GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE:  TEACHER LEADER 

REPORTS TO:  School Principal / Designee

EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt

APPROVED:  

BASIC FUNCTION:  

To provide leadership and coordination, in assigned curricular areas, so that each student may derive maximum benefit from the continuing pursuit of the subject involved.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist the Principal/District in the development and implementation of department or school curriculum objectives. 
• Assist the Principal/District in conducting meaningful department or school meetings as necessary.
• Assists the Principal/District in establishing an ongoing program of curriculum development and evaluation. 
• Provides assistance to teachers (as needed) in developing effective lesson plans. 
• Provides assistance to teachers (as needed) in effective teaching.
• Assists administrative and supervisory personnel in providing orientation and inservice training programs for department or school personnel. 
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of department or school materials.
• Oversees the department’s supply , textbook, supplementary materials and equipment needs. 
• Assist Principals by cooperatively following curriculum requirements and providing necessary materials.
• Assist in interpreting the district’s instructional program to parents and the community. 
• Attends school, district and other professional conferences. 
• Assist in identifying and utilizing community resources for the department or school program. 
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques, and for attending appropriate professional meetings and conventions. 
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Research methods and report writing techniques. 
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.  
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty. 

ABILITY TO:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Utilize technology.  
• Prioritize and schedule work. 
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 
• Work independently with little direction. 
• Meet schedules and timelines. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. 
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. 
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. 
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Has demonstrated master teaching abilities. 
• Has at least three years teaching experience in the academic area. 
• Has demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and qualities. 
• Has demonstrated ability in lesson planning. 
• Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers on curriculum or instructional projects. 
• Has demonstrated the ability to continue improving own professional knowledge and skills. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky teaching certificate and master’s degree in the academic area and/or a certificate in supervision preferred.