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Accountability:

The Lead Teacher holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of The Excel Center's instructional delivery. They provide instructional leadership to teachers, and support staff at The Excel Center. The Lead Teacher will work effectively across the organization to make certain that students are supported in a way that ensures success both academically and in alignment with postsecondary goals.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Academic Expertise

• Participates in the development of overall educational strategies for the Excel Center, including but not limited to design and implementation of curriculum and systems to assess student outcomes.
• Teaches at least one core class to model instructional excellence for staff.
• Effective classroom management techniques.
• Demonstrates proficient use of engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi Level Systems of Support (MLSS).

Student Experience

• Demonstrates a relentless drive to improve education and career outcomes for all Excel Center students.
• Works effectively across the organization to link ancillary academic services to students.
• Works in collaboration with Director, Lead Coach, Special Education Coordinator, and College and Career Specialist to execute effective course scheduling within Synergy, student information system.
• Provides identification of internal and external academic support for all students.

Staff Leadership & Management

• Provides supervision, evaluation, and development of teaching staff.
• Trains, orients, and updates instructional staff on course sequence, curricular systems, and key instructional issues.
• Helps teachers develop instructional strategies and intervention plans that support growth and increase achievement among struggling students.
• Observes and coaches teachers daily; performs teacher evaluations.
• Ensures access to and participation in high-quality internal and external professional development for instructional staff.

School Leadership

• Serves on the leadership team.
• Attends and contributes to all team and professional development meetings.
• Models the principles of the Excel Center for all staff and students

Administrative

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned regarding administration, planning, reporting, and coordinating.
• Provided in-depth analysis of learning outcomes.

The above-listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Sensory and Physical Requirements:

Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Environment:

The work is conducted at The Excel Center housed in a partner location at the YMCA. Hours are primarily daytime hours with occasional weekend or evening work.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the employee's supervisor.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully. The incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who represent a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

The Excel Center of Northern Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship is at will.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of two years of teaching experience post-licensing, three-five years of experience preferred.
• Illinois Teaching License required.
• Two or more years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably with high-need students.
• Professional educator license with teacher leader or principal endorsement preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
• Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
• Effective presentation skills along with an inspiring presence.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work year-round following the Excel Center school calendar with breaks built in.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program.
• Financial Security: Competitive salary, retirement plans with employer discretionary match, and bonus opportunity.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, and flexible schedule.
• Professional Growth: Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.
• Perks & Extras: Employee discounts, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.