POSITION PURPOSE:

The Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. S/he provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. The Teacher is also responsible for supervising students in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community. The Teacher must develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, the Teacher is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Teaching areas to which this job description applies include all areas for which certification is required such as Classroom, Core Curriculum Areas, Specialty Areas, Media, Languages, Remediation, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process in grades K-12
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Extensive knowledge of ABSS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum and ABSS policies and effective instructional practices
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• If transferring from a teaching position from another school system in or out of state, must have received routine meets standards or above standard evaluations with no action plans for improvement
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an applicable field for applicable level(s)
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and/or must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process
• Must hold a valid Teacher’s License issued by the state of NC in applicable field and for level assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated record of achieving Highly Qualified status on evaluations
• National Board Certification
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take all necessary and permitted safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Participate in school management and share responsibilities for the total school program
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of ABSS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of students
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Appraise your own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives effectively to students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals
• Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parent and community that reflect recognition and respect of every individual
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Assist with the administration of implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Administer and supervise standardized test administrations in accordance with all applicable Code of Ethics, Testing Code of Ethics, NCDPI, and/or national standards and regulations
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ABSS policy, NCDPI and administrative regulations