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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$63,932 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
5895693Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
Today Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE
TeacherTERM OF EMPLOYMENT
10 MonthsDATE:
5/16/2018 DATEOF LAST REVISION
December 2025 FLSAEXEMPTION STATUS
EXEMPTPAY GRADE
TEACHER SCALECLASSIFICATION:
CERTIFIED STATUS
Full-TimeJOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, a teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning 2. Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individual student educational goals and needs 3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in furtherance of curriculum goals 4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs 5. Provide Supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environmentDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first 1. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and Union County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law. 2. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies 3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and individual needs 4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the utilization of relevant technology and instruction. 5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers their responsibilities. 6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed. Union County Public Schools Job Description 7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher conferences.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL
JOBFUNCTIONS
Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualification- Bachelor's Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- Masters in education or related area.
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
- Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
PROBLEM SOLVING
- Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
- Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
- Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
- Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
- Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations 8.