Requires a B.A. or B.S. Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Teacher

Clinton City Schools

Job Description

Class: Certified

Dept: School

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s degree in education with valid North Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate area. 2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Principal

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows all rules, policies and procedures of Clinton City Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.

2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school district and state guidelines.

3. Teaches assigned subject area using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

5. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved, as well as instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

7. Evaluates student academic and behavioral progress, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports

8. Diagnoses students’ needs on a regular basis and cooperates with other professional staff members at the school and county level in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

9. Counsels with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s academic and behavioral progress and interprets school programs.

10. Translates lesson plan into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

11. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner through consistent and effective monitoring and circulation throughout the classroom and other educational settings.

12. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluates their job performance.

13. Makes detailed lesson plans for the Substitute Teacher to follow whenever it is known that sick or personal leave has to be taken.

14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

15. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

16. Maintains accurate up-to-date attendance records for all students.

17. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.

18. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the required testing program.

19. Provides for personal, professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, attending county and state sponsored workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

20. Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees and carries out non- instructional duties as required or assigned.

21. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Terms of Employment: Ten month work year/FLSA Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Salary based on state salary scale/state certificate

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of teachers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

∙ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.

∙ Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.

∙ Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.

∙ Demonstrate strong content knowledge.

∙ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.

∙ Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

∙ Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students. ∙ Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.

∙ Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

English Language Arts Middle School