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The Teacher Leader works collaboratively with the administrators and other instructional staff to facilitate the implementation of Lone Tree School's Collective Commitment Statements with a focus on the following:

1) Collaboration through the professional learning community structure.

2) Implementation of standards-based curriculum.

3) Implementation of research-based instructional strategies.

4) Increased student achievement.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to develop, communicate, and carry out the goals of the district.
• Interact on a consistent basis with administrators, teacher leaders, and other teachers in order to monitor progress and achievement of district goals.
• Opens their classroom for the purpose of training and demonstrating effective teaching methods and strategies for other teachers.
• Engages in collaborative and reflective conversations with other teachers who visit his or her classroom.
• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance that support district goals and student achievement.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Demonstrates competence in planning instruction and classroom management.
• Has implemented or is implementing standards-based curriculum and other current research-based instructional strategies that support the district's goals.
• Participate in weekly meetings to support the administration as part of the Building Leadership Team for building level planning and decision making.

Job Qualifications:

• Iowa Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience and at least one year of experience in the Lone Tree School District.
• Experience in the implementation of standards-based curriculum and research-based instructional strategies to improve student achievement.
• Committed to supporting the professional development of others through the professional learning community (PLC) structure.

Number of Positions: (4 - 5 per building level)

Time Out of Classroom: (0%)

Extra Contract Time: Four (4) days during the summer, weekly leadership meeting.

Compensation: $4,000

Additional Training: At least one workshop/training will be required per year. This training should be relevant to the teacher's position and building goals. Presentation during PD to the staff about the experience will take place at an agreed upon time between the building principal, leadership team, and Instructional Coach. Additional training during the school year will be determined in collaboration with the building principals.

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation: All teacher leadership positions will be evaluated annually in an effort to provide opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and feedback for continued professional growth. Evaluation will also be based on meeting district goals.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://lonetree.mysmarthire.com/jobs/14111-3797.html