Teacher

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Overview

Research shows that teachers are the most important factor to student success. Highly effective teachers can change the trajectory of a student’s life. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools acknowledges the importance of the role of teacher as the single most influential aspect of a student’s education.

WS/FCS offers a supportive, welcoming environment for teachers. We provide excellent personalized beginning teacher support including a mentor for the first-three years of teaching, as well as multiple pathways for teacher leadership. WS/FCS teachers receive a large supplement, competitive wages, excellent benefits, paid holidays, and opportunities for advancement/licensure.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold or be able to hold a valid NC teacher license. Information regarding eligibility criteria may be found here.

Information on alternative pathways to licensure may be found here.

Support

WS/FCS believes strongly in supporting teachers to provide a high-quality education for our students. Teachers receive ongoing, job-embedded professional development in content and pedagogy. We offer an online professional development catalog, which houses opportunities for educators to increase their knowledge and skills.

Beginning Teacher Support Program
Beginning Teachers (years 1-3) meet with mentor teachers on a weekly basis. If needed, beginning teachers may receive the support of a Beginning Teacher Support Coach:

  • Classroom management support

  • Co-planning and co-teaching

  • Classroom modeling

  • Observations and Feedback

  • Data Analysis Assistance

  • Peer Observation Collaboratives

  • Continuous Improvement Coaching Cycle

  • edTPA/Praxis Support

  • Licensure and Educator Preparation Program support

Teacher Academy provides support to teachers in three ways:

  • Quality Colleague Pathway: Teacher Leaders collaborate and coach up to 2 experienced teachers in a year-long mentee-mentor relationship of support.

  • Professional Development Pathway: Teacher Leaders work together to design and present professional development for teachers across the district throughout the school year as needed.

  • Lead Mentor Pathway: Teacher Leaders are the primary point of contact for facilitating mentoring in the school building. Lead Mentors do not have to be a part of Teacher Academy to qualify. Working along side administration, the Lead Mentor ensures effective mentoring and coaching of beginning teachers.

National Board Certification: WS/FCS provides an abundance of support for teachers interested in pursuing National Board Certification.

Compensation

The teacher salary schedule may be found here.

Next Steps

To apply for a teacher position, visit our Jobs board.

Contact Us

Jacqueline Fendley, Director of New Teacher Induction and Teacher Academy

Phone: 336.727.2033
Email: jcfendley@wsfcs.k12.nc.us