CMCSS Teacher Leader Framework
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
The focus of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Teacher Leader Framework is to improve student achievement so all students graduate college and/or career ready. Building teacher leader capacity reduces the variability in teaching and learning experiences for all students. The CMCSS Teacher Leader Framework builds teacher effectiveness through a community of collaboration. The district is committed to improving the quality of instruction, which is the single greatest determinant for learning. Learning from colleagues builds the support teachers need to continue their strong efforts in improving academic outcomes for all students.
Competencies & Beliefs
Clarksville-Montgomery teacher leaders believe:
- students deserve superior classroom instruction.
- continuously improving instructional practice is a professional responsibility.
- a collaborative culture builds trust.
- peer observation and modeling of best practices help teachers grow.
- analysis of formative data is integral to teacher and student success.
- teachers are the defining difference in students’ college and/or career readiness.
Clarksville-Montgomery teacher leaders have the capacity to:
- cultivate a collaborative community with all stakeholders, with emphasis on colleague collaboration.
- serve as a catalyst for positive change to best meet the needs of teachers and students.
- use their content expertise to expand teacher knowledge through professional learning.
- analyze data and assist colleagues in making instructional decisions to improve student achievement.
Roles & Responsibilities
Curriculum Consulting Teacher
- Develops, selects, monitors, and evaluates curriculum and resources
- Plans, conducts, and evaluates professional learning
- Researches and models effective teaching strategies
- Leads teachers in improving the quality of instruction
Teacher Leader
- Performs duties as specified by building-level administration based on assigned teacher leader roles and responsibilities
Site-based Induction Specialist
- Mentors new hires in support of district induction program
- Supports collaborative cohorts in sharing ideas and resources
- Facilitates reflection and problem-solving activities to support teacher improvement
- Leads coaching around the explicit instruction model
Academic Coach
- Assists teachers in improving the quality of instruction
- Provides content and planning support
- Models effective lessons
- Assists in evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development
- Creates and shares curriculum resources
Technology Integration Coach
- Supports planning of blended curriculum
- Creates and curates digital resources and strategies
- Provides professional learning
- Models blended learning lessons
College and Career Curriculum Coordinator
- Provides leadership in developing a model of sustainability for the integration of College and Career Readiness content strategies.
- Uses Digital Blended Learning (DBL) strategies for mathematics and science in grades 3 –12.
Behavior Consultant
- Provides each exceptional child with an individualized education program that will enable such child to reach the maximum potential in social, emotional, physical, educational and behavioral development.
Cost & Sustainability
Costs for the pre-existing positions have been established for 2016-17. Costs for the remaining roles identified are to be determined for 2016-17 as these positions are building-level teacher leaders. Schools have the autonomy to create and fund these positions based on their specific needs or through the district’s standard budgeting process. These positions will be established and budgeted during the action planning process based on ongoing assessment of teacher leader roles and responsibilities and the number of teachers needed for each role. Funding is allocated from the general purpose fund, Title I and II funds, and DoDea funding.
Budget
| Teacher Leader Role | Number of Positions | Cost Per Position | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum consulting teachers | 12 | $72,000 | $864,000 |
| Academic coaches | 37 | $53,000 | $1,961,000 |
| Site-based induction specialists | 65 | $1,830 | $118,950 |
| Technology integration coaches | 13 | $71,000 | $923,000 |
| Subject-specific teacher leaders | 150 | $1,500 | $225,000 |
| All other roles | TBD | ||
| Total teacher leaders | 227 | $4,091,950+ |
Sustainability Strategies
- Expand explicit connections to existing teacher leader roles.
- Provide high-quality support for teacher leaders.
- Establish a support network among teacher leaders.
- Create processes to identify, select, and retain high-quality candidates.
- Incorporate teacher leader trainings into professional learning days to absorb extra costs
- Provide professional learning and other supports to teacher leaders based on identified needs
- Monitor impact of teacher leader framework and adjust as necessary