Eighth Grade Teacher ELA/SS [email protected]. Friday Middle School

Definition 

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in language arts/social studies to students in grades 6 through 8. Assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Teaches North Carolina Standard Course of Study/ Common Core and Essential Standards for the assigned grade.


• Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.


• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment. 


• Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment storage areas and control use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. 


• Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepare progress reports. 


• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, equipment, etc., and maintains inventory records. 


• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional learning activities. 


• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which she/he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. 


• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress. 


• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities. 


• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities. 


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of middle school philosophy.


• Understanding the growth and development of middle school students.


• Knowledge of middle school students’ growth, development, and learning.


• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.


• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.


• Ability to motivate students.


• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.


• Ability to perform general clerical duties.


• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.


• Ability to operate common office machines and technology.


• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.


• Ability to maintain basic files and records.


• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.


• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.


• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.


• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.


• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).


• Experience with Smartboard® and other forms of technology.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 


• Must be energetic and flexible.


• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college/university.


• Must be licensed in 78180 (Middle Grades Language Arts) and 78400 (Middle Grades Social Studies) or eligible for licensure.

This Position Reports Directly to:  Principal 

Salary:  North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule (www.ncpublicschools.org)

Classification:   Exempt

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.