Team Lead

Team Lead Roles & Responsibilities:

Serve as an active and effective member of the Instructional Leadership Team
Actively collaborate with fellow team leads and school leaders to implement effective ILT practices
Under the direction and guidance of the Office of Teaching and Learning and Office of Network Support, as well as the principal, implement a strategic action plan and continuous improvement strategies founded in the CPS Framework for Teaching to positively impact student-based outcomes
Lead a team (or teams) of teachers in enacting the instructional core; this can include, but is not limited to planning and facilitating grade-level meetings, providing lesson plan feedback, analyzing data and/or student-work, leading instructional core walks

EligibilityTeam Leaders are selected by school principals based on recommended criteria. Teachers most likely to succeed as Team Leads typically meet the following eligibility criteria: Experienced in CPS (minimum 3 years of teaching in CPS), a demonstrated track record of effective teaching, some experience leading peers/adults effectively (informally or formally), actions and words reflect a commitment to equity and a belief that all students and adults are capable of growth. Updated eligibility processes forthcoming.

ORGANIZATIONChicago Public Schools

DURATIONOne year

TIME COMMITMENTServices to School: Establish and maintain a regular cadence of meetings for strategically-aligned team of teachers (typically grouped by shared grade level/band and/or content). Using resources provided, plan and facilitate thoughtful, focused meetings. Attend all ILT meetings with exceptions for extenuating circumstances. Maintain transparent progress monitoring tools. Serve as a bridge between ILT and the grade/content team. Professional Growth and Learning: New-to-role onboarding (summer through the school year) Pre-service role-specific leadership training; sessions typically offered in the summer. Attend all ILT Institutes and Teacher Leader Summits

APPLICATION WINDOW

Ongoing

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distributedleadership@cps.edu

CONTACT

distributedleadership@cps.edu