Master Teacher

Overview

Position Purpose Master teachers function in a unique manner relative to the traditional teacher. Their primary role is, with the leadership team, to analyze student data, create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school. Master teachers lead cluster/ Professional Development groups and provide demonstration lessons, coaching and team teaching with teachers. They also support teachers by model teaching with students.

Master teachers collaborate to support teachers by identifying learning resources. They are partners with the school administration in observing and evaluating teachers.

• Analyze school-wide student data to support the development of a school plan.
• Collaboratively plan, facilitate and follow-up Cluster/PD meetings.
• Team teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, observe and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teachers goals.
• Observe teacher performance using the NIET Instructional Rubrics and conduct follow-up teacher conferences.
• Participate in all NIET trainings and become a Certified NIET evaluator.
• Participate in all required Instructional Technology trainings.
• Attend professional development meetings.
• Support the use of 21st Century Technology as relevant to the rubrics and instruction.

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PEA certified position

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher’s Contract.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training and/ or career experience.
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations, student achievement gains and/ or current administrator reference.
• Skills involving student data that illustrates the teacher's ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions.

Seldom = Less than 25%;
Occasional = 26 to 50%;
Often = 51 to 75%;
Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 25 pounds; carry up to 25 pounds; work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations; read laws, rules and policies; communicate clearly; operate job-related equipment; reach in all directions.

• Current Indiana Teacher’s License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.

• Masters Degree preferred.

• At least 5 years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations, promotions and/ or portfolio of work.

Exempt