TLN Henderson Teacher Leadership Model

Henderson County strives to build an educational system where student achievement and teacher effectiveness are continuously monitored and adjusted as needed. Highly effective teachers share proven teaching strategies with their peers. Teacher leaders effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents, and administration, and they use data from multiple sources to raise student achievement. Teacher leaders are invested in the school vision to build capacity among all stakeholders.

Competencies & Beliefs

Henderson teacher leaders believe:

• all students can achieve.
• all students deserve a high-quality education.
• instructional decisions should be based on students’ individual needs.
• in the school vision for continuous improvement.
• that using data to drive instruction will result in improved student learning.
• all teachers have strengths and can share with the learning community to continue to grow as educators.

Henderson teacher leaders have the capacity to:

• believe in their students by setting high expectations.
• communicate effectively with teachers, parents, students, and administration.
• take ownership in student learning.
• be highly effective teachers within their own classrooms, help to build a positive culture within the school, and inspire their peers.
• be strong collaborators, instructors, mentors, coaches, and influencers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Mentor

• Provides student tutoring
• Assists in teacher planning and collaboration
• Assists in data analysis to help teachers know how their students are growing
• Develops classroom management strategies
• Assists with lesson planning using TEAM rubric

Subject Area Coach

• Implements professional learning communities (PLCs) at the school level
• Leads effective subject area PLCs
• Provides support for areas of need
• Provides expertise on subject-area teaching strategies
• Develops common assessments

In-house Professional Learning Coach

• Develops and designs effective professional learning sessions for their schools
• Presents topical workshops based on school needs in order to enhance staff effectiveness
• Evaluates professional learning sessions to determine ongoing support

Cost & Sustainability

Henderson County School District’s budget is aligned with the district’s differentiated pay plan and State Board of Education policy. The funding for teacher leadership positions will be sustained through general purpose funds. The director of schools and school board have budgeted funds for the teacher leadership positions.