Elementary School Teacher - 3rd Grade, Track 2

About the role

Plans and provides for appropriate classroom learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. 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. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being used.
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Uses an understanding of learning and development and establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.