Teacher - 3rd Grade - SLTaC

STIPEND AMOUNT

$7500 ($12,000 at Klein Forest Family of Schools)

Funding for this stipend is based on the Strategic Staffing review process and is contingent on yearly review of supplemental programming. This stipend is executed in 24 regular payments throughout the applicable school year.

This stipend is an addendum to the PK-12 Teacher Job Description. The Specialist Lead Teacher and Coach is responsible for leading the professional learning community (PLC), coaching teachers, coordinating student intervention, and, if applicable, hosting a yearlong Teacher Resident in the assigned subject area/grade level.

• Provide content expertise to administrators, instructional specialists, teachers and/or support staff on the design and delivery of district curriculum and interventions that are aligned to the TEKS.
• Design and facilitate targeted professional learning to strengthen the skills and abilities of teaching personnel in the effective and efficient delivery and application of strong instructional practices for students.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of campus core content, personalized and digital learning professional development classes, workshops, and conferences.
• Regular attendance and participation in district‑provided training and coaching PLC.

• Schedule, perform, and document coaching cycles that include an observation, feedback, and follow‑up using district resources and guidance under the direction of campus administration.
• Consistently provide a model classroom environment for observation by teacher residents and other teachers in any grade level/subject area.
• Actively model strategies in assigned teacher classrooms as needed.

• Facilitate assigned course content PLCs with a focus on high expectations and collaboration, coordinating meetings and aligning activities with educational goals.
• Guide curriculum application and lesson planning with an emphasis on differentiated instruction and clear learning outcomes.
• Lead in setting and reviewing specific measurable goals aligned to campus and district goals, using data to drive instructional adjustments and student support strategies.
• Enhance teacher effectiveness through targeted professional development, promoting reflection and data‑informed teaching practices.
• Incorporate and apply campus‑directed assigned course content PLC activities as assigned.

• Lead the course content area assigned PLC to utilize a data protocol in which they analyze their own classroom data, reflect on instruction, identify students by TEKS that will require reteach or extension, and progress monitor student growth.
• Provide push‑in support within the subject area/grade level team to support small group instruction, including directly pulling and running small groups as needed.
• Facilitate intervention groups and assist teams with planning intervention groups as needed.
• Resident Hosting:
  Provide guidance and support through mentorship to Teacher Residents, including modeling effective instructional practices, coaching, and providing timely, constructive feedback to foster skill development. Co‑plan and deliver effective instruction, creating a supportive classroom environment where Teacher Residents are encouraged to take risks and reflect daily. Include Teacher Residents in planning sessions and ensure they have access to necessary materials and support.
  
  Observe Teacher Residents and provide specific, actionable feedback, and implementation support to enhance their impact on student achievement. Establish regular one‑on‑one planning and feedback sessions to ensure continuous development. Participate in required governance meetings, orientations, and training, and fulfill all documentation and feedback requests promptly, including submitting artifacts for the Teacher Resident's portfolio and ensuring all program requirements are met efficiently.

• Knowledge of subject matter being taught.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of proficient and above teaching…