Teacher Leader (TK-8) - Vallejo Charter School - 2025-2026 School Year

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER LEADER:

Title: TK-12 Teacher Leader Reports To: School Site Principal

Department: Educational Services Work Year: 189 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: November 2024

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the School Site Principal, provide teachers with skills, knowledge, and the necessary support to implement English Language Arts/Math Programs TK-12.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate grade level or department team meetings. £1
• Provide direct coaching support to classroom teachers on implementation of the core instruction, supplemental and intervention programs for all students. E
• Provide Professional Learning, guidance, and support to teachers and paraprofessionals in English Language Arts and Math. E .
• Act as a resource to teachers by providing additional research - based strategies and materials for use in the classroom with students. E
• Collaborate with other support teachers to facilitate implementation of all core and intervention programs. E
• Participate in walkthroughs and coordinate sharing of feedback. E
• Support and ensure full implementation of the district's state adopted TK-12 core reading/language arts program, TK-12 Alternate Spanish format, or the intensive intervention programs. E
• Be involved in, and knowledgeable of, the instructional delivery of the adopted program and appropriate modifications for specific special education instructional settings. E
• Participate in the site leadership team and district leadership team to review data and develop actions to improve instructional practices at the site and district level.
• At secondary, assist the multidisciplinary team to analyze the progress monitoring data to address the individual English/Language Arts needs of students with disabilities. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

ASSESSMENT SUPPORT:

• Provide training and guidance to teachers in administering appropriate assessments. E
• Assist teachers in analyzing and using assessment data

INTERVENTION SUPPORT:

• Coordinate delivery of intervention programs. E
• Provide direct services to students as appropriate during intervention times. E

DIRECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Attend professional development meetings for Teacher Leaders, whole group and cohort. E
• Share information with site staff. E

COMPLIANCE TASKS (.5 FTE/SCHOOL SITE):

• Update and monitor implementation of the School Level Plan.
• Coordinate the ordering and delivery of categorically funded materials to teachers.
• Coordinate School Site Council Meetings.
• California Mathematics Framework.
• The Lesson Study Process.
• Classroom observation techniques, particularly in the observation of mathematics lessons.
• Peer coaching and collaboration strategies.
• Basic understanding of assessment strategies.
• Correct grammar and punctuation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with the effective use of technology in the classroom.
• Establish and maintain good human relationships.
• Develop, organize and manage work, programs and activities.
• Speak, read and write Standard English.
• Record-keeping and report-writing techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Experience in teaching reading.
• Experience working with students who exhibit learning disabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Valid Clear California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Education Specialist Instruction Credential (M/M, M/S, DHH, VI, PHI, ECSE).
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Reading Specialist Certification, if applicable.
• Resource Specialist Certificate, if applicable.
• Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Bend: 2

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 2

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 3

Walk: 3

Grip/Grasp 3

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 3

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 3

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 3

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.