Highly Skilled Educator

School Level

Job Description

Reports To Principal Supervises None Terms 10 - Month Salary 10 - Month Certified Salary Schedule

Job Goal

To improve the quality of instruction of assigned school. A Highly Skilled Educator is assigned to the school as a classroom teacher with the duties described in that job description as well as others listed below.

Qualifications

Certification as a classroom teacher; Master’s degree preferred; knowledge of and experience with the Louisiana Educator Rubric; knowledge and experience with the Louisiana Content Standards and Benchmarks and local curriculum; personal professional development and presentation of staff development at local, state or national level; ability to interact effectively with peers.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Works with the principals and teachers at the assigned school in developing instructional plans that are consistent with the academic improvement efforts.
  • Models and/or co-teaches lessons to demonstrate teacher best practices.
  • Designs instructional units that meet the goals and objectives defined by the Louisiana Content Standards and local curriculum.
  • Assists teachers in selecting and using effective teaching strategies to achieve the goals as stated in the Schoolwide Plan.
  • Assists in the selection, production and use of instructional materials.
  • Designs, plans, and conducts professional learning sessions at the assigned school.
  • Informs teachers of the current research and recommendations of effective instruction for student achievement.
  • Observes teachers, provide feedback and identify next steps in content for the purpose of support.
  • Supports district implementation of current curriculum and instructional strategies.
  • Facilitates collaboration among teams of teachers/learners with a focus on instruction and data.
  • Serve as a mentor to educators at assigned school.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
  • Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the school’s mission.
  • Deliver instruction via virtual learning platforms fulfilling all requirements associated with virtual learning when circumstances necessitate this form of instruction for students.
  • Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
  • Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
  • Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
  • Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
  • Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
  • Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
  • Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
  • Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
  • Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
  • Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
  • Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
  • Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
  • Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

Accountability

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.