Beginning Educator Support Team Specialist Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Beginning Educator Support Team Specialist
Johnston County Public Schools
Human Resources – Smithfield, North Carolina This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

5176814

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

POSITION

Beginning Teacher Support Team Specialist

LOCATION

Human Resources

PAY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

12 Months

REPORTS TO

Executive Director for Beginning Teacher Support Team

JOB GOAL

Support beginning teachers who are required to participate in a three-year induction period with a formal orientation, mentor support, and additional observations and evaluation prior to the recommendation for continuing licensure. Position facilitates support for beginning teachers through administrators, lead mentors, mentors, and coaches.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Masters degree in education and proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher for a minimum of five years.
Successful experience as a mentor or mentor coordinator is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
Strong technology skills.
Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to the successful development of effective teachers.
Masterful knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate a variety of programs and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop relationships within the district to support staff induction and retention.
Work collaboratively to create a culture that fosters the vision of Johnston County Public Schools through professional development for certified personnel with a focus on those newly-hired. Facilitate the BT coaching cycle that includes observation, feedback, reflection and goal setting as well as providing social and emotional support.
Collaborate in the planning and execution of the state-required 10-day Residency License Orientation for new hires.
Collaborate with the Beginning Educator Support Team to design, coordinate, and facilitate the state-mandated Beginning Teacher Orientation – both summer and monthly make-up sessions.
Support administrators, lead mentors, and mentors in the development of beginning teachers.
Work with beginning teachers to address the learning needs of their students through classroom observations and conferences.
Ensure that all beginning teachers maintain state required professional files through regular reviews during their first three years of teaching.
Assist with the facilitation of the Beginning Teacher of the Year nomination and selection process.
Maintain a log of all teacher and school visits and routinely utilize data from the log to determine professional development needs or strategically plan the work of the department.
Ability and willingness to connect with, support and meet the specialized needs of beginning teachers.
Carry out other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
Ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required