PAR Consulting Teacher

PAR Consulting Teacher

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent

EVALUATES: Caseload of between 12 - 15 teachers

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Consulting Teacher is the primary point of contact for teachers on the Consulting Teacher caseload in the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program. The Consulting Teacher observes, evaluates, guides, and supports each teacher on their caseload. The Consulting Teacher collects, analyzes and presents upon each teacher on their caseload, with the goal of making recommendations for the renewal or release to the PAR panel.

After the PAR CT assignment, teachers are encouraged to return to the classroom to apply and share new practices with their department, reinforcing capacity-building and continuous instructional improvement across the district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Four years full-time teaching experience after receiving tenure in D219

2. Strong written references from at least one administrator and two colleagues, one of which works in your department

3. Excellent ratings on at least two previous summative evaluation

4. Record of meeting highest ethical and professional standards and a dedication to continuing to advance one's own professional development

5. Competence in culturally responsive teaching and research-based instructional practices

6. Deep knowledge of adult learning and ability to coach, mentor, and/or teach adult learners

7. Knowledge of the various content area standards, SEL standards, and technology frameworks

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Ability to analyze, discuss and model effective instructional practices

2. Competence across departments in assessing the likelihood of long-term success and/or remediability of caseload teachers

3. Ability to apply comprehensive teacher metrics to teacher evaluations

4. Ability to work collaboratively within the school community

5. Excellent time management skills

6. Ability to communicate and apply District 219 policies and procedures

7. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences

8. Ability to interpret, analyze, and use student achievement and other relevant data

9. Skilled in effectively carrying out difficult conversations with adults

10. Ability to use applicable technology, such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Email, student and district information systems and web 2.0 technologies such as Google Workspace

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assistance and Evaluation of Caseload Teachers

1. Oversees and evaluates classroom instruction and professional practices

2. Provides feedback to improve or enhance teaching quality

3. Leads pre and post-observation conferences to guide instructional practices and support teachers' development

4. Assists and guides teachers in setting goals, aligning activities, and reviewing student data to support instructional outcomes

5. Guides caseload teachers through evaluation instruments, resources, procedures and policies

6. Maintains documentation and provides evidence-based recommendations for teacher retention or release and professional development

7. Works to resolve issues emerging from peer evaluation

Communication and Collaboration

1. Collaborates with department leaders in respective content areas to ensure resources, facilities, and instructional support are available and accessible

2. Coordinates with department leaders and mentors to facilitate the introduction of instructional ideas and strategies to caseload teachers

3. Coordinate with department mentors to encourage and guide caseload teachers with balanced and effective participation in school-sponsored events, extra and co-curricular activities

4. Maintains open communication with caseload teachers, administrators and support services personnel

5. Communicates regularly with district PAR administrator, directors and building principal regarding caseload teachers' progress

6. Cooperates with administration in investigations concerning caseload teachers

7. Collaborates with district professional learning teams to design, implement and deliver professional development under the direction of the administrative PAR co-chair/Panel

Consulting Teacher Professional Practice

1. Follows district evaluation and confidentiality policies and procedures for caseload teachers

2. Effectively utilizes Standards for Success for evaluation documentation and the Danielson Framework as a tool

3. Prepares and presents materials for PAR panel non-tenured review meetings

4. Keeps informed about current trends and practices in teaching and disseminates professional information and materials to caseload teachers

5. Plans and delivers presentations in coordination with PAR Panel and the Administrative Co-chair for various audiences to promote understanding of the PAR program

6. Assists with maintaining the webpage/library of support for non-tenured teachers including available district and non-district supports

7. Contributes to establishing and refining operational procedures and necessary documents and forms, reflective of continuous improvement and the changing program dynamics

School Year and Summer Commitments

1. Completes and passes the required ISBE teacher evaluation modules and assessments prior to participating in appraisal cycles

2. Attends weekly Consulting Teacher meetings with PAR Co-Chairs

3. Attends meetings for Consulting Teacher trainings during academic year

4. Participates in summer Consulting Teacher training activities, as requested

5. Participates in New Teacher Orientation activities in collaboration with mentor teachers and administration

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Caseload of between 12-15 teachers and release from teaching classroom duties either full-time or part-time. Calendar pursuant to collective bargaining agreement. Salary pursuant to applicable collective bargaining contract.

EVALUATION: This position will be evaluated by the PAR panel based on input from those sources it deems appropriate.

Apply on-line at: www.niles219.org

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.