Job Description

Receives guidance from: School principal, school district directors and support staff, assistant superintendents, and the superintendent
Supervises: Certified and non-certified staff and students on assigned campus
Overtime status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulationsJob purpose:A lead teacher in a school plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality education and creating a supportive and effective learning environment for students. The general purpose of a lead teacher includes: instructional leadership, curriculum development/implementation, mentoring and support, classroom management and teaching, liaison role, assessment and evaluation and parent and community engagement, and advocacy. The purpose of a lead teacher in a school is multifaceted, encompassing instructional leadership, curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and active involvement in the broader educational community. Through their efforts, lead teachers play a pivotal role in enhancing teaching and learning, supporting their colleagues, and contributing to the overall success and improvement of the school.Duties and responsibilities:Works with those to whom he/she reports to articulate and promote the school systemxe2x80x99s vision of learning and teachingMonitors and evaluates progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectivesDevelops goals and objectives, programs and operations that are consistent with school system vision, mission and goalsCommunicates high expectations of students, staff and parents/guardiansCreates, identifies, encourages and supports innovative ideas that in turn support learning and teaching in the schoolsDevelops personal learning goals/plans, evaluates progress systematicallyMonitors and establishes school-wide student support planFollows an ongoing supervision plan for monitoring classroom instructionObserves and monitors instructional personnel as assignedHelps to implement the school-wide testing plan for school siteOversees the teacher support teamMonitors the established school-wide security plan for the continuous supervision and safety of studentsMaintains accurate and organized records for student disciplineFollows district policies when administering student disciplineInsures those supervised administer disciplinary actions according to established policiesDevelops a plan for insuring faculty and staff maintain appropriate and timely communication with families concerning disciplinary referrals and or actionsMonitors the discipline program at the school and maintains timely and appropriate communication between teachers and the administrationCommunicates and follows established procedures in the Mississippi Public School Accountability StandardsUses appropriate grammar and syntax - verbal and writtenCommunicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate mannerProvides an opportunity for faculty and staff input and incorporate their recommendations into the decision-making process where appropriateUtilizes personnel to meet the needs of the schoolAdministers the finances and resources of the school with sound fiscal management and educational practicesAchieves maximum results for available resources and money spentProtects instructional timeUnderstands and utilizes the available technology of the schoolPlans for maximum effectiveness in all school areasOrganizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools, as directed by the PrincipalEmphasizes and relates the importance of the Mississippi student assessment system to students, faculty/staff, families and the communityAssists in the development of student intervention strategiesProposes changes in the curriculum and instructional program based upon evaluation of student achievement data and classroom observationsLeads and facilitates the instructional staff in ongoing and continuous analysis and planning for curriculum and instructional improvementContributes to the selection of effective staff to meet identified needs of the instructional programCommunicates school and organizational goals periodically through the school yearListens effectively to the ideas, grievances and complaints of parents and makes a reasonable effort to resolve such issuesStudies and follows district policies applicable to the operation of a school as established by the Board of EducationEvaluates program needs and helps to plan suitable professional development activitiesParticipates in activities that will enhance their counseling skills as as to promote the educational and social development of each studentMaintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable useUndergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy proceduresMaintain confidentialityRegular, dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this positionPerform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policyQualifications:Education Level: Masterxe2x80x99s Degree in Education or related field preferredCertification: MS Department of Educationxe2x80x99s Administration Endorsement codeOther Requirements: Minimum five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience with proven track record of student growth and achievementTerms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of EducationPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Educators.

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