Master Teacher Literacy

About the Position

The Master Teacher, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision‑making discretion working in the classroom with the teacher of record to implement effective teaching strategies that align with required content standards. Employee facilitates and supports curriculum instruction in the assigned content area(s) for grades K‑12, including technology integration. Based on student need, the employee may be assigned to serve as the teacher of record at the principal’s discretion.

Employee performs complex work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum practitioner under the direction of the building level principal.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Work collaboratively with school administration and the classroom teacher of record to provide targeted instructional strategies within the classroom, including technology integration utilizing the MTSS framework components
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills
• Support PLCs in developing classroom practices to meet student needs and curricular demands
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate the success of building‑level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals
• Improve classroom teaching by setting clear expectations and observing, coaching, and modeling effective teaching strategies
• Conduct follow‑up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback
• Oversee planning, facilitation, and follow‑up of school‑based professional development
• Assist teachers in application of new professional learning
• Understand and analyze data from multiple sources
• Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans
• Support an instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement
• Actively investigate, review, and evaluate instructional research and support teachers in identifying promising subject‑specific strategies to support increased student outcomes
• Regularly assess student learning and ensure specific, timely feedback to students regarding performance
• Support colleagues to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
• Team‑teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students’ learning needs
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum principles, standards, and expectations in the assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of using appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Skill in current software (word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing applications)
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Knowledge of implementing local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily operations
• Effective communication skills
• Reasoning, judgment, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Problem‑solving using sound judgment
• Confidentiality regarding school system business
• Initiative, independent work, exercise sound judgment
• Ability to develop charts, graphs, reports, and records for planning and strategy
• Conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new/current programs
• Effective work in a deadline‑driven, rapidly changing team environment

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid NC Teaching license in content‑specific area…