Master Teacher/Literacy/ Exchange/ (25-26)

Job Number 4600312933 Start Date Open Date 06/26/2025 Closing Date 08/26/2025

This position is funded through exchange for the 25-26 school year.

General Definition of Work

The master teacher, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision-making discretion working in the classroom with the teacher of record to implement effective teaching strategies that align to required content standards. Employee facilitates and supports curriculum instruction in the assigned content area(s) for grades K-12 to include technology integration. Employee uses the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework for the purpose of improving student outcomes. Employee performs complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum practitioner under the direction of the building level principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

State Salary Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Work collaboratively with school administration and the classroom teacher of record to provide targeted instructional strategies within the classroom to include technology integration utilizing the MTSS framework components
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills
• Support professional learning communities (PLC's) in developing their classroom practices to meet student needs and curricular demands
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate the success of building level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals
• Improve classroom teaching by setting clear expectations and observing, coaching, and modeling effective teaching strategies
• Conduct follow-up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback
• Oversee planning, facilitation, and follow-up of school-based professional development
• Assist teachers in application of new professional learning
• Understand and analyze data from multiple sources
• Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans
• Support an instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement
• Actively investigate, review, and evaluate instructional research and support teachers in identifying promising subject-specific strategies to support increased student outcomes
• Regularly assess student learning and ensure specific, timely feedback to students regarding performance
• Support colleagues to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
• Team-teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students' diverse learning needs
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid NC Teaching license in content specific area required
• Master's degree in Education preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as successful content area teacher required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

# of Jobs 1.00 Teacher Scale Y Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors Term 10 Month Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

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