Teacher- Social Studies 7th Grade

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Position Title: Teacher

Term of Employment: Full Time; 10 Months

Reports To: Principal

Pay Information: State Salary Scale + local supplement

General Statement of Job: Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain effective classroom management, recognize and address learning and behavior issues.
• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods and provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner; maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations; adhere to health and safety policies.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Stay current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; attend workshops, seminars, conferences and staff meetings as required.
• Respect confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
• Perform non‑instructional duties as assigned.

• Lead in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning.
• Demonstrate leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community.
• Lead the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession.
• Advocate for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct.

• Provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.
• Embrace diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures.
• Treat students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; appreciate differences and value contributions.
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists.
• Work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students to improve communication and collaboration between the school, home and community.

• Align instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Know the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing richness and depth of understanding to the classroom.
• Recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught.
• Make instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly.

• Know the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Plan instruction…