The SLC Lead Teacher is an important member of the instructional team.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, the SLC Lead Teacher provides instructional leadership for the teachers of his/her SLC s including, but not limited to, the following:

Professional Development

• Plan and organize SLC or grade level meetings
• Initiate and lead in-school workshops to improve instruction and develop teaching techniques.
• Serve as chief resource person regarding current trends, developments, and publications in the field of education.
• Visit classrooms to observe instruction performed by teachers of the SLC.
• Provide assistance to teachers with problems in class control and management and direct teachers with curricular issues to the appropriate department leaders.
• Encourage creative instructional experimentation.
• Direct teachers to observe peers; organize peer coaching when appropriate.
• Provide leadership in assisting general education and Special Education teachers to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Assist in supervising the instructional work of the SLC as it relates to student achievement (including the analysis of relevant data).

Allocation of Resources

• Identify and develop leadership potential within the SLC.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of substitutes and new teachers.
• Assist in the preparation of requisitions for allocations of supplies, equipment and other materials.
• Develop resources for the improvement of instruction.

Implementation and Development of the SLC Concept

• Develop and promote extracurricular activities related to the SLC interdisciplinary themes.
• Review and assess SLC interdisciplinary projects/assessments in relation to the total school education program.
• Attend SLC Council meetings.
• Participate in conferences and committees concerning SLC implementation.
• Organize parent meetings and orientations.
• Assist with the resolution of complaints for students, teachers, and parents.
• Develop brochures and other materials to recruit incoming students.

Development of the Master Calendar

• Assist in student programming procedures and in student placement in classes.
• Assure the optimum use of teachers’ competence and interests.
• Provide assistance to the Principal in the selection of teachers for the SLC (interviews).
• Assure the equitable distribution of workload.
• Assist in determination of building or facility needs of the department.