Team Leader

• The Team Leader shall be responsible for a total program of instruction and coordination which assures communication and articulation between and among staff members. The Team Leader will accept those responsibilities delegated by the appropriate administrator to provide the best educational program possible.

Team Leader Qualities: The team leader will possess the following characteristics: a positive attitude toward instruction and professional development; strong organizational skills, collaborate well with other team leaders and team members; and clear communication skills. They will be an example of integrity and be approachable by others. Team Leaders should be from the team they belong to and not a leader from a different team than they are a member of.

• Organize and conduct monthly team meetings to facilitate and improve communication between staff around the team role and responsibilities:
• Focus on student outcomes through program improvement and curriculum development;
• Ensure accountability through clear communications and dissemination of information; and
• Promote professional growth and development.
• Assist in planning and implementing organizational, divisional, and team goals and objectives;
• Orient new staff personnel where appropriate;
• Provide all information discussed at the organizational and divisional level meetings to team members;
• Support organizational and divisional initiatives;
• Keep reports of team activities and prepare necessary reports on the progress, completion, and evaluation of these activities;
• Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of team members;
• Advise the appropriate administrator on all matters relating to the function of the team;
• Provide a year-end report of the department to the appropriate administrator with pertinent data, accomplishments, and specific recommendations with measurable objectives for the succeeding year;
• Provide input to the appropriate administrator in determining program needs and for instructional programs;
• Assist team members in developing and managing resources, materials, and budget following administrative guidelines;
• Meet a minimum of once a month with team members, division team leaders, and the organization team leaders;
• Function with the appropriate administrator as an advisory and counseling group to consider any and all matters pertaining to their joint and mutual considerations;
• Mandatory participation in the orientation and training;
• And other such duties as may be assigned.

• Focus on student outcomes through program improvement and curriculum development.
• Ensure accountability through clear communications and dissemination of information.
• Promote professional growth and development.