Culture Multi-Classroom Leader; Mcl

Position: OPPORTUNITY CULTURE MULTI-CLASSROOM LEADER (MCL)
Job Title:

Multi-Classroom Leader Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Campus Principal Pay Grade:
Teacher Step Plus Stipend

Dept./School:
To be assigned Days: 187

Supervises:
Master Team Reach Teacher, Team Reach Teacher, Reach Associate, Teacher Resident, and Team teachers in assigned group

Primary

Purpose:

* Leads a small team of teachers, paraprofessionals, and teacher residents in the same grade or subject

* Leads PLCs

* Co-plans, co-teaches, models, coaches, and gives feedback to increase teacher efficacy and effectiveness

* Teaches students part of the time

* Organizes the team to analyze student learning data to drive instruction to ensure high-growth learning for every child.

* Collaborates with the team, using the team's ideas and innovations that the MCL agrees may improve learning. The MCL is fully accountable for learning and development of all students taught by the team members.

Two levels of Multi-Classroom Leader roles are available in ECISD:

* Multi-Classroom Leader I (MCL I) - Leads a team of 2-3 teachers (partial release). Continue to teach for part of the day in a traditional teacher of record role, then has release time throughout the week to support team teachers and their students. Typically supported by either a Reach Associate or Teacher Resident.

* Multi-Classroom Leader II (MCL II) - Leads a team of 4-5 teachers (partial-release). Continue to teach for part of the day in a traditional teacher of record role, then has release time throughout the week to support team teachers and their students. Typically supported by either a Reach Associate or Teacher Resident.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Knowledge of subject matter being taught

* Bachelor's degree

* Valid standard teaching certificate

* A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom experience, 5 years preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge of subject matter being taught

* Prior evidence of high-progress student outcomes and growth in the relevant subjects (students making at least one year's growth during the academic year)

* Evidence of superior prior academic achievements, and organizing and influence skills indicating very high potential to perform at this level.

* Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.

* Experience successfully leading and managing a team of adults to accomplish goals.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Partial-release MCLs will apply all of these responsibilities to their own classroom(s) as well as those of their team members. Full-release MCLs ensure follow-through on these practices by their team members, and use the instructional strategies when working directly with the team's students:

Planning and Preparation

* Sets high expectations, aligns lessons and assessments, and leads PLCs to ensure rigorous, engaging instruction using district-aligned frameworks and data-driven strategies.

* Builds team capacity by addressing student misconceptions, reinforcing prerequisite knowledge, and tailoring instruction based on students' backgrounds, skills, and needs.

* Establishes and tracks personal and team goals, ensuring alignment with school objectives while providing research-based strategies and professional development.

* Develops and refines instructional plans using short- and long-term assessment calendars, student performance data, and cross-department collaboration.

* Serves as a trusted resource by providing instructional strategies, and research-based tools, and advocating for school and district-level professional development.

* Fosters a culture of open communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring instructional excellence and alignment with T-TESS standards.

* Creates and adheres to an MCL schedule for release time as outlined in the MCL Handbook

Team Culture and Climate

* Maintain high expectations for student behavior and engagement while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and individualized learning environment.

* Communicate regularly with families and team members, supporting student success and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

* Empower team members by setting ambitious goals, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback to enhance instructional effectiveness.

* Foster a culture of trust and integrity through transparency, open communication, and active collaboration.

* Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments, creating a motivating and professional work environment.

Teaching and Learning:

* Regularly assess team effectiveness, making necessary adjustments, and maintaining open communication to solicit ideas and celebrate successes.

* Delivers high-quality coaching through timely, one-on-one feedback meetings, ensuring actionable next steps that drive instructional improvement,…