Job Description
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Consulting Teacher
Building Principal
Exempt
3/11/2014
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Consulting Teacher, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague
with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Consulting Teacher
will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the
understanding and use of proven instructional methods for teachers. In order to meet this
purpose, the Consulting Teacher will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and
identified needs of individual teachers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Adheres to Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
Assists new teachers, in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson
demonstration, to analyze and reflect on their practice to promote quality instructional practices.
Provides assistance to teachers through a strength-based approach; assistance to teachers will be
provided with positive terms and not evaluative.
Demonstrates lessons using research-based practices.
Models effective, differentiated instruction.
Provides individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in
implementing good instructional practices.
Participates or facilitates in professional learning community and grade-level team discussions
among teachers in which issues related to implementing effective content instruction are
considered, current research on effective practice is shared and discussed, engaging lessons are
planned, and student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction.
Provides professional development for teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
100% of the time will be engaged as a Consulting Teacher. Of this time, 80% will be
spent in classrooms observing, supporting and coaching teachers; 10% will be spent
analyzing data, researching best practices and trends and preparing professional
development opportunities; and 10% will be spent on District-level responsibility.
Understands the need to serve special populations of learners.
Analyzes and uses data to determine appropriate instructional decisions.
Supports teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
Assists teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and
assessments.
Manages time and schedule flexibly to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
Participates fully in professional development for Consulting Teachers.
Understands that job responsibilities may vary related to each teacher’s and/or building’s needs.
Supports a District-level need that will be assigned based on skills.
Works collaboratively and collegially with other consulting teachers, the building leadership
team, teachers, and administrators.
Employs the seven basic practices of instructional coaching:
a. Enroll the teacher
b. Collaborative planning
c. Model the lesson
d. Teacher-directed post conferencing
e. Observation by the coach
f. Collaboratively explore the data
g. Continued support
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an
accredited college or university with a major in education or acceptable content area and a
minimum of three years teaching experience and one year experience within the District. Must
possess proper state certification and licensure for position. Employee is expected to demonstrate
continued professional growth specific to the program(s).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Consulting Teacher retains the regular teaching contract issued in accordance with Iowa
Code Chapter 279 and shall be issued a supplemental contract for a one-year assignment to the
Consulting Teacher role. The supplemental contract will be for 10 additional contract days
beyond the career teacher contract. The Consulting Teacher will receive a $5,000 stipend for the
additional contract days. The scope of the work to be completed for the additional contract days
will be determined by the Cabinet-level Directors.
EVALUATION
Job performance will be evaluated annually by the building principal.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must
possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all
levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration.
Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written
communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills.
INFLUENCING SKILLS
Must possess influencing/persuasion skills when working with staff and principals on curriculum
issues and instructional strategies to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact
student achievement.
FACILITATION SKILLS
Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group
meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation
includes discussion as well as group problem solving processes.
PLANNING SKILLS
Must have the ability to plan both long-term and short term.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate
information, assessment data, scheduling, and other needs within the building.
ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS
Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data,
which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link
assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Individual must be competent in research and information gathering through technology. Must
also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology. The ability to present and
communicate through technology is required, including spreadsheets, power point and web-based
information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be
required to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Generally employee works inside.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and
appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.