Bilingual Elementary Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader at Wayside Schools

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Plan Alignment, Instructional Delivery, Data Analysis, Time Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Communication Skills, Classroom Management, Adaptive Thinking, Bilingual, Spanish, Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Problem-based Learning, Project-based Learning

Industry

Description

Employment Opportunity Job Title: Bilingual Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader Job-Type: Full-time Contract Days: 187-190 days Reports to: Campus Principal Salary Range: http://waysideschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-18-Salary-Schedule.pdfPay scale [https://waysideschools.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/c.-Teacher-Pay-Scale-Proposed-Salary-1.pdf] Website: www.waysideschools.org ABOUT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS: Wayside Schools is an open-enrollment, tuition-free Pre-K3-12th grade public charter school network that provides 2,200 scholars across its three South Austin campuses with a rigorous International Baccalaureate education. Since 2012, Wayside schools has striven to empower historically underserved scholars, providing them with the instructional experiences, academics skills, intellectual habits, and social and emotional competencies needed to become graduates from four-year colleges and universities, providing them with the access and opportunities they need to narrate their own futures and positively impact and empower the families and communities to which they belong. Job Goal: The Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader (MCL) extends instructional planning and delivery expertise across multiple classrooms allowing more scholars to receive the benefits of a high-quality teacher. This position is an entry-level leadership position. Based on the desires of the candidate, the MCL is able to develop into a campus leader or remain an expert teacher leader. Candidates do not have to desire advancement to a campus leadership position to be considered for the MCL position. Candidates do not need prior experience in leadership. The MCL will be provided with the leadership coaching necessary to successfully lead the Teacher Fellow. The MCL position is similar to the traditional teacher position in that the MCL is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to the educational, social, and physical development of students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students’ abilities. The MCL also leads the weekly activities of a Teacher Fellow who assists in the planning and delivery of instruction across the same multiple classrooms led by the MCL. Teacher Fellows are aspiring teachers and the MCL leads the development of the instructional expertise of the Teacher Fellow. The MCL is also supported by instructional coaches who direct the development of the Teacher Fellow's classroom management skills. Qualifications: ● Education: Bachelor's Degree (required) ● Certification: Valid Texas Teaching Certificate (or willing to pursue) ● ESL or Bilingual Certification (required within 1 year of hire) ● 3+ years of Teaching Experience ● Bilingual (Spanish) Required Skill Requirements: * Lesson Plan Alignment * Expert delivery of instruction * Data analysis and response planning * Time management * Team leadership * Coaching of Teacher Fellows * Strong communication skills * Strong classroom management * Proven record of leading scholars to academic success. Candidates will be asked to provide data reports that indicate the previous academic success of students. ● This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles, knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of state, local, and federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students. ● Strong understanding of social and emotional needs, development and learning. ● Ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that supports the learning of all students. ● Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback. Performance Responsibilities: * Delivers Tier 1 instruction to multiple classrooms * Leads the instructional materials preparation and instructional work of the Teacher Fellow * Tracks and responds to data for scholars in multiple classrooms * Delivers Tier II instruction as needed * Prepares and delivers communication and reports for all stakeholders * Ensures strong academic growth of scholars across multiple classrooms ● Provide instruction to multiple classrooms, individual students, or groups of students using such methods as oral presentation, demonstration, discussions, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, project- and problem-based learning, and research. ● Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing formative assessments, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing summative assessments. ● Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs.) ● Evaluate student performance. ● Maintain records and document student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports.) Also leads the Teacher Fellow in the maintenance of records and documentation. ● Perform all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (e.g., early childhood, language, music, physical education, vocational training, safety, and career education.) ● Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings. ● Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers. ● Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities.) Also directs the Teacher Fellow in the performance of various administrative duties. ● Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials.) Also directs the Teacher Fellow in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment. ● Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities.) ● Maintain confidentiality. ● Perform other duties assigned by supervisor. ● Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible. ● Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit its’ support in realizing the school’s mission. ● All other duties as assigned Benefits: * Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only) * Sustainability Fridays * Free Pre-K for Staff Children * Professional Development and Coaching * 403(b) plan * Texas Retirement System Plan * Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications Additional Information: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Responsibilities

The Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader delivers high-quality Tier 1 and Tier II instruction across multiple classrooms while leading and developing a Teacher Fellow. They are responsible for planning lessons, tracking student data, and maintaining a positive classroom culture to ensure academic success.