Upper Elementary Teacher (Trenton Elementary)

About the role

Upper Elementary Teacher reporting to the Principal. Position is non‑exempt (FLSA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a helper/caregiver to accommodate the comfort/needs of the assigned student; may include feeding, toileting, lifting, etc.
• Work in collaboration with the student's teachers to provide an effective classroom learning environment for the student.
• Assist in instructional preparation/support with other students as needed.
• Provide individualized instruction/directions to the students.
• Demonstrate various instructional activities to assist the student's comprehension and ability to access the curriculum.
• Keep student on task.
• Praise and reinforce achievement of the student.
• Assist in data collection and report student progress to teacher.
• Assist with management of student behavior.
• Monitor buses for students in need of specialized transportation as needed.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible to hold an NC Professional Educator's Elementary Education License (00025).

Skills

• Experience and knowledge of students' needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes, and techniques.
• Willingness to become familiar with Jones County School District's educational policies and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules.
• Skill in communicating verbally and written, through translation and interpretation.
• Maintain confidential student information.
• Participate in staff development opportunities by the district.
• Participate in CPI certification yearly.

Pay

Pay grade 56; pay range $2,060.51–$3,339.51. Salary follows the NC State Salary Schedule plus a local supplement, noted as one of the highest rural supplements in the Southeast.

Schedule

Term of employment: 10 months.