About this role
The Middle and High School Instructional Facilitator plays a key role in supporting educational excellence and student achievement within Surry County Schools. This position is designed to work closely with school administrative teams to support teaching and learning across the school. To ensure high-quality instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners, the instructional facilitator will support teachers through mentoring, co-teaching, data analysis, professional development, and instructional best practices. Key Responsibilities:
• Co-Teaching and Collaborative Instruction:
• Partner with teachers across all content areas to co-teach lessons, model best practices, unpack standards, and integrate differentiated instruction.
• Support teachers in implementing innovative, high-yield instructional strategies that align with state standards and district goals.
• Assist in the development and delivery of a curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners.
• Professional Development:
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver professional development sessions focused on instructional best practices, data-driven decision-making, and content-specific pedagogy.
• Visit professional learning communities at the request of the administrative team. Encourage teachers to collaborate, share resources, and discuss challenges related to state-tested content areas.
• Stay current with educational research and trends to provide teachers with up-to-date instructional resources and techniques.
• Data Analysis and Instructional Planning:
• Analyze student performance data from state and district assessments to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop data-driven instructional plans that target student needs and close achievement gaps.
• Assist teachers in utilizing formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and measure student progress.
• Work with the accountability office to ensure data pulls are accurate and completed to align with local benchmark windows.
• Curriculum Development and Alignment:
• Work with district and school administrators to ensure curriculum alignment with state standards and assessment requirements.
• Provide resources and guidance for integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning.
• Support and manage curriculum development and writing processes during NC curriculum review years.
• Provide insight and guidance to NCDPI curriculum updates through consistent communication and professional learning opportunities.
• Collaboration with School Leadership:
• Act as a liaison between teachers and school leadership to communicate instructional needs, challenges, and successes.
• Collaborate with other instructional facilitators and district staff to share best practices and coordinate efforts across schools.
• Conduct regular informal observations aligned to the goals of the school and district to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
• Connect school leadership and teachers to business and community partners to strengthen partnerships and allow teachers and students to access job/school-embedded professional opportunities.
Qualifications:
• North Carolina teaching license with at least five years of successful classroom experience in a middle or high school setting.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or leading professional development for teachers.
• Deep understanding of NC State Standards and tested content areas.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instructional practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Experience working in a similar instructional leadership role.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and digital learning platforms.
Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.