Job Description

Title:   LEADERSHIP TEAM/GRADE CHAIR - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Position Type: Supplement

Primary Function:

Position is responsible under the direction of the principal for assisting with the development and support of assigned teachers; providing staff development; identifying the instructional needs of teachers; serving as liaison between the department and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. At least 3 years of successful teaching in field preferred. Must be eligible for, or in possession or an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, families, & the public

Performance Responsibilities:

• Attend leadership team meetings outside of contractual hours.
• Assist substitute teachers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards.
• Shares current research in the respective field with fellow teachers.
• Works with instructional staff to analyze data relative to student learning, align the curriculum to insure proper pacing of curriculum and development of results oriented instructional plans.
• Maintains inventory of departmental materials.
• Provides instructional leadership and mentoring to assigned teachers.
• Facilitate PLC meetings and grade level meetings.
• Facilitate the design, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan
• Model in daily practice the mission and vision of YCSD
• Analyze school wide data to identify needs
• Provide input and feedback on school policies, procedures, and practices
• Assist with the budget plan and determine school wide needs.
• Identify, coordinate, and facilitate department needs for professional development initiatives for instructional staff as directed by the building principal.
• Foster a culture of continuous and collaborative reflection, learning, and improvement.
• Lead the instructional improvement process in the school including analysis of data, research and instructional design, professional development, support with implementation, mentoring, and review of implementation performance.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
• Act as a liaison between the grade level/ department and administration within a timely manner
• Provides instructional leadership and support to assigned teachers.
• Plans, prepares and evaluates professional development initiatives for instructional staff.
• Maintains inventory of departmental materials.
• Works with instructional staff to analyze data relative to student learning, align the curriculum to insure proper pacing of curriculum and development of results oriented instructional plans.
• Shares current research in the respective field with fellow teachers.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Reports to:

School Administrator

Terms of Employment:

Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

5/15/2024