Beginning Teacher Coordinator

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

  JOB DESCRIPTION

Beginning Teacher Coordinator

Position: Beginning Teacher Coordinator (Licensed)

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Supervises: Site-Based Beginning Teacher Leads / Beginning Teachers

Terms of Employment: 12 months

Pay: ADMIN II (commensurate with experience)

FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education 
• Valid Continuing NC Educators License 
• Five years of successful teaching experience
• Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher (e.g., value added, evaluation ratings), 
• Experience as a presenter in staff development programs.
• Must have completed Mentor Training.
• A rating of Accomplished or Distinguished level on most current evaluation on all five standards on the most recent summative evaluation on the North Carolina Educator Effectiveness System (NCEES). 
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.

JOB GOAL: The Beginning Teacher Coordinator works under general supervision and is responsible for instructional functions including, but not limited to: The Beginning Teacher Program, professional development for BT’s, Residency Program, oversight of the Mentor Program, being involved in and keeping abreast of the North Carolina Standard Courses of Study instructional initiatives as they apply to new teachers, and other coordinating duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources. 

• Collaborated with beginning teachers in the preparation of their Professional Development Plans (PDP)/ Individual Growth Plans (IGP) and provided input (as applicable) in verifying the BT’s completion of the BT Support Program. Developed, implemented and supervised comprehensive Human Resource Services such as New Teacher Orientation, Substitute teacher Program, Volunteer Orientation, New Hire and On-Boarding Orientation and stayed informed of current legislation regarding licensure of qualified candidates. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the contact person for the district Beginning Teacher Support Plan (BTSP).
• Implements effective coaching rounds, lesson demonstrations, and observations or Beginning Teachers at the school level.
• Plans and collaborates with school system principals and site-based mentors to provide support for beginning teachers at school sites.
• Ensures compliance of the North Carolina Evaluation System (NCEES) in regard to Beginning Teachers.
• Collaborates with school/district administrators and mentors. 
• Conducts research and applies best instructional strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for the Board of Education regarding Beginning Teachers.
• Attend recruiting events for the district in an effort to recruit teachers. 
• Works closely with the Licensure Specialist in assisting with Licensure requirements for Beginning Teachers.  
• Analyzes recruitment, retention and survey data.
• Assists with maintaining the systems and processes of NCEES (North Carolina Educational Evaluation System).
• Plans, develops, and coordinates New Teacher Orientation, training in school system policies and procedures for beginning teacher development as assigned.
• Delivers system-wide orientation, training, mentoring, and support programs for beginning teachers.
• Assists the district Professional Development Committee with developing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning for beginning teachers.
• Assists in the evaluation of the district and school-level professional development for impact on increased teacher effectiveness and improved academic achievement.
• Encourages and supports the development and implementation of innovative, effective instructional programs based on scientifically researched based initiatives to increase achievement for all students.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of beginning teacher initiatives.
• Support beginning teachers during their three-year induction period with orientation and mentorship.
• Coordinate support for new teachers through collaboration with principals and mentors.
• Provide continuous professional development for new teachers 
• Lead professional development sessions for mentors and beginning teachers.
• Design and implement the state-required ten-day entry training for late hires.
• Create and send monthly and quarterly newsletters to all beginning teachers.
• Coordinate mentor training for the district.
• Coach new teachers in partnership with school principals.
• Provide non-evaluative feedback to new teachers on instructional delivery and classroom management.
• Support school-based initiatives for new teachers and address their learning needs.
• Complete and maintain all state and district required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the North Carolina Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP)
• Maintain high confidentiality
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional record keeping 
• Knows how to track the progress and effectiveness of the support program
• Willingness to build deeper understanding of NC Essential Standards
• Ability to conduct professional development for teachers and administrators
• Ability to disaggregate, interpret, and analyze data
• Ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to multi-task and agility
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to utilize technology in a meaningful manner
• Masterful knowledge of curriculum and best practices
• Highly developed presentation skills
• Considerable human relations and human development skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Assists in monitoring the teacher evaluation system for Beginning Teacher Support compliance
• Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and supports activities to meet those needs
• Consults and works with principals and supervisors to ensure state and local requirements are met
• Supports alternatively license beginning teachers in obtaining a continuing license
• Assists in the onboarding of beginning teachers and newly hired staff
• Verifies and provides information necessary satisfy local and state reporting requirements
• Remains current in state and federal program guidelines, procedures, rules, and laws
• Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional activities.
• Develops, updates, and implements the Beginning Teachers Support Handbook required by state policy.
• Update the continuing education units (CEUs) for current employees to assist with teacher retention.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board,

local and state policy on evaluation of teachers.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees in this job must be energetic and flexible and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light work.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.