Master Teacher - Student Services SY

Master Teacher (ESS) General Description

Provide leadership and support for the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for the purpose of increasing school academic achievement and assessment plans. Provide leadership in analyzing student data to identify student learning goals. Monitor goal setting, activities, classroom follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups and Individual Growth Plan (IGP).

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with emphasis in Special Education and/or Special Education Endorsement (required)
• Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements.
• Meets Criteria of Appropriately Certified
• Minimum of a Provisional SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement)
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
• Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience
• Proven track record in raising student achievement and/or demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, or video presentations
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults
• Recommendation completed by current instructional administrator
• Master's Degree and/or Administrative Certificate (preferred)

• Lead the design and delivery of research-based professional development for cluster groups.
• Present new learning in cluster meetings supported with field-tested evidence of increased student achievement.
• Model new learning in cluster meetings and in classrooms, demonstrating how to effectively implement the skills developed in cluster.
• Provide access to materials and research-based instructional methods to cluster group members.
• Work closely with cluster team members to plan instruction and assessments.
• Guide and review cluster members' growth plans.
• Provide specific evidence, feedback and suggestions during coaching, identifying area of reinforcement and refinement.
• Advance career teachers' knowledge of federal state and district content standards and the TAP Rubric.
• Provide professional development to guide and support career teachers in the development and implementation of IEPs in the general education setting.
• Identify resources for career and mentor teachers that enhance instructional planning, assessment design, and classroom management.
• Develop programs that support positive behavior in the classroom and school setting.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and support (e.g. modeling, team teaching, walk-throughs with feedback) to career teachers assigned to special education.
• Work with other leadership team members in developing appropriate school and cluster plans to target student academic and teacher instructional needs.
• Lead and support the analysis of school and student achievement data to identify strengths and weaknesses and make suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate and reflect the visions and decisions of the TAP Leadership Team.
• Assist the administrators in inducting teachers into the TAP school environment and processes.
• Participate fully in TAP professional development at the regional, district and school level as scheduled.
• Develop and work on Individual Growth Plan (IGP) including learning based on school goals, self-assessment, and feedback from walk-throughs.
• Include activities on IGP to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills to increase proficiency.
• Thoughtfully assess the effectiveness of his/her instruction, as evidenced in cluster by the new learning modeled and student work presented from field tests.
• Consider the varied strengths and weaknesses and personal/cultural differences of adult learners through communication and actions that promote effective teaching with all cluster members.
• Plan, offer and implement specific alternatives to improve the quality of instruction.
• Actively support district activities and events.
• Follow District policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and…