Demonstration Teacher – Secondary English Language Arts​/Reading; Middle School

Demonstration Teacher - Secondary English Language Arts/Reading (Middle School)

Job

Reports to:

Campus Principals

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Duty Days: 187 days

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Schedule (Eligible for TIA)

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This role exists to support the Title I program.

This position is a campus-based position in the content area of English Language Arts/Reading.

Teaches at least one but no more than two STAAR tested core content periods or sections as the teacher of record that is the length of the standard class period in the identified area while providing exemplary classroom instruction to be utilized as a lab setting for on-the-job professional development. Builds English Language Arts/Reading capacity of teachers campus wide across targeted grade levels/subjects at the respective campus through professional learning, real-time coaching, and in classroom support with curriculum, whole and small group instruction, assessment, and student-centered, equity-driven instructional practices.

In collaboration with the campus instructional leadership team and administrators, co-facilitate professional learning communities for teachers to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of best practices, strengthening instructional coherence and accelerating student achievement to meet or exceed campus improvement goals. Supports teachers in implementing high quality instructional materials, daily demonstrations of student learning, and lesson internalization. Engages in data-driven conversations to support student and teacher growth.

• Teaches at least one but no more than two standard class periods as the teacher of record to be utilized as a lab observation setting for on-the-job observations for other teachers.
• Maintains a class roster that meets Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) requirements.
• Develops and implements strategic acceleration models campus wide that provide instructional support for students below grade level.
• Supports and provides small group instruction beyond their roster of students weekly, following evidence-based high-impact tutoring practices, while tracking student progress and growth in collaboration with campus administration and Reading/Language Arts teachers to ensure targeted interventions and improved student outcomes.
• Develops and implements strategic coaching rotations and sprints with campus administration to support content area teachers by delivering targeted instructional strategies and intentional feedback that drive campus student achievement.
• Works with campus administrative staff to support teachers through real-time coaching for instructional skill development to increase student academic progress.
• Supports teachers with instructional needs specific to the content area through observation/feedback, modeling, co-teaching, real-time coaching and professional learning.
• Debriefs and conducts professional conversations with teachers regarding instructional delivery.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset in working with and building strong relationships with teachers.
• Assists with providing on-campus professional development that is in alignment with district priorities and Strategic Plan.
• Serves as a co-facilitator in collaboration with campus administrators weekly on-campus professional learning community (PLC) time for the assigned content area.
• Collaborates with teachers on planning, internalization, and delivering standards-aligned lessons and daily demonstrations of student learning aligned to district adopted high quality instructional materials.
• Participates in mandatory professional development as required to perform and improve required skills as offered by the Learning and Leading department and as applicable to the position.
• Participates in train-the-trainer programs and delivers campus and district professional development to support high-quality Reading/Language Arts instruction.
• Leverages their classroom as a model learning environment by creating high-quality instructional videos that showcase best practices using district-adopted high-quality instructional materials, reinforcing the district's instructional framework and serving as a professional learning resource for educators.
• Supports and participates in developing and implementing content-focused parent/guardian engagement activities and events in collaboration with campus administration to strengthen family partnerships and student learning.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to document support.
• Attends department meetings, training, and professional learning as assigned.
• Responds promptly to telephone and email inquiries from campus staff and central administration.
• Maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with peers, students, administration, and other school/district employees.
• Eligible for Bilingual and ESL Stipends if teaching and roster criteria are met.
• Ensure instruction is aligned to district-adopted high quality…