6th Grade ELA Teacher

About the role

Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instruction time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, administrative regulations, and school system procedures.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms with school standards and district policies; establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum; participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities outside the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education with a valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.
• State Certification as an Elementary Teacher.
• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in related area preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Work environment

Physical and Mental Demands: Works in standard office and school building environments. (See also the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.)

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

FLSA Status: Exempt. Reports to the Principal.