Multi Classroom Leader (MCL) - Instructional Coach (Dabney Elementary

MULTI-CLASSROOM LEADER III (FULL RELEASE) DABNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades 3–5 Literacy and Mathematics Focus

Reports To:

Principal and Advanced Teaching Roles Coordinator

Duration:
Renewable 2-Year Contract

Compensation: 10-month position with up to 5 additional summer days as set by the district Based on the state salary scale Salary differential between $7,000–$13,000 Local supplement of $3,500 State benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

A multi-classroom leader (MCL) serves as an instructional coach and teacher leader at the school level. The focus of this position is to provide instructional coaching support in one or more content areas to a team of teachers while sharing responsibility for the performance and achievement of all students served by the team. Through coaching, collaboration, data analysis, and instructional leadership, the MCL works to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

Within the Vance County Schools Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) framework and grounded in the Opportunity Culture® model, the Multi-Classroom Leader III at Dabney Elementary School will serve as a full-release instructional leader supporting Grades 3–5 literacy and mathematics instruction. The successful candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in elementary literacy and mathematics, a record of high student growth, and the ability to develop teacher effectiveness through coaching, modeling, collaborative planning, and professional learning.

The MCL III is accountable for the success of all students served by the team and will work to ensure every classroom consistently delivers high-quality, standards-aligned instruction aligned to district priorities, the VCS Teaching and Learning Cycle, and school improvement goals.

MCL Designations: MCL I – Leads a team of 3 teachers MCL II – Leads a team of 4–5 teachers MCL III – Leads a team of 6–8 teachers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Leadership

• Lead a team of Grades 3–5 teachers to improve student achievement in literacy and mathematics. Establish and communicate clear expectations for high-quality instruction. Support implementation of district curriculum, instructional frameworks, and assessment practices. Model effective instructional practices and high-impact lessons. Provide demonstration lessons, co-teaching opportunities, and classroom support. Facilitate collaborative planning sessions focused on rigorous, standards-based instruction. Support teachers in the planning, implementation, and assessment of effective classroom instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
  
  Lead teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that result in high levels of student engagement and learning. Ensure instructional decisions are aligned with student needs, school improvement goals, and district priorities. Support implementation of the VCS Teaching and Learning Cycle through planning, instruction, assessment, reflection, and adjustment. Promote student discourse, academic conversations, and student ownership of learning across classrooms. Align all instructional work to school and district goals, frameworks, and resources.
  
  Identify innovative solutions for improving teacher effectiveness and student outcomes. Serve on the School Leadership Team.

Coaching and Teacher Development

• Execute coaching cycles to build teacher capacity both in-person and virtually. Implement the district coaching framework:
  See It Name It Do It Follow Up. Provide ongoing job-embedded coaching through observation, feedback, modeling, and follow-up support. Conduct classroom observations and provide timely, actionable feedback. Facilitate reflective conversations that strengthen instructional practice. Develop teachers' instructional expertise through individualized coaching cycles. Support beginning teachers, alternatively licensed teachers, international teachers, and veteran educators. Build teacher leadership capacity within grade-level and content-area teams.
  
  Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth. Lead team members in establishing goals aligned to student achievement and professional growth. Facilitate the development of a…