7th Grade Teacher @Pactolus

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for English Language Arts.
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary development, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening skills.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices to improve student literacy achievement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of students.
• Incorporate technology and digital literacy skills into classroom instruction.
• Promote critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication through a variety of instructional strategies.
• Culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse texts into instruction.

Assessment and Data Analysis

• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
• Analyze assessment data to identify student strengths and areas for growth.
• Use student performance data to inform instructional planning and interventions.
• Prepare students for district and state-required assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievement.

Classroom Environment and Student Support

• Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies that promote student engagement and responsibility.
• Foster positive relationships with students and support their academic and social-emotional development.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students regarding their academic progress.

Family and Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, achievements, and concerns.
• Participate in parent conferences and school events.
• Collaborate with families to support student success and literacy development.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level and content-area teams to plan instruction and analyze student data.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with Exceptional Children (EC), English Learner (EL), intervention, and support staff to meet student needs.
• Maintain compliance with district policies, state regulations, and professional standards.