DCPS schools offer a wide variety of leadership opportunities for teachers at the local school level. All teachers are encouraged to consider these roles and to speak with their school administrators about which of these opportunities may align with their interests and goals. Note that school-based opportunities are open to teachers at all stages of LIFT, with additional eligibility criteria depending on the particular school and role.

Examples of some of the school-based opportunities available to teachers are:

• After School Clubs Coordinator
• Attendance Chair
• Department Chair
• Dual Language Coach
• Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
• Grade Level Chair
• Home Visit Coordinator (for schools partnered with the Flamboyan Foundation)
• International Baccalaureate Coordinator
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Liaison
• Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator
• Positive Behavioral Incentive and Support (PBIS) Coordinator
• Response To Intervention (RTI) Coordinator
• School Support Team (SST) Chair
• Testing Coordinator
• 504 Coordinator
• Committee Memberships and Chair Opportunities:
  • Academic Leadership Team
  • Beautification Committee
  • Data Committee
  • School Climate and Culture Committee