Encore Teacher; Movement​/Learning Lab

Cabarrus County School District, Wolf Meadow Elementary – Concord, North Carolina

General Definition of Work:
Performs a broad range of teaching services or a specific learning program, assisting students in developing the skills, attitudes and knowledge required for future learning. Instruction is tailored to each student’s ability, using varied teaching and learning methods at appropriate levels to reach a targeted audience. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain effective classroom management, recognizing and addressing learning and behavior issues.
• Use developmentally appropriate materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods; provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Communicate promptly with parents and maintain constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, taking necessary precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, and 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.
• Keep current in subject‑matter knowledge and learning theory; attend workshops, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervising students in designated areas.
• Perform non‑instructional duties as assigned.

Standard I:
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

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

Standard II:
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

• Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging an inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible climate.
• Embraces diversity in the school community and the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures.
• Treats students as individuals, maintaining high expectations for all students and valuing differences and contributions.
• Adapts teaching for students with special needs through collaboration with specialists.
• Works collaboratively with families and significant adults to improve communication and collaboration between school, home, and community.

Standard III:
Teachers Know the Content They Teach

• Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Brings richness and depth of understanding to the classroom.
• Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas and the vertical alignment of grade or subject taught.
• Incorporates 21st‑century life skills into instruction deliberately and strategically.

Standard IV:
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

• Knows how learning occurs and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources.
• Uses a variety of instructional methods to meet student needs.
• Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction to maximize student learning.
• Enhances critical thinking and problem‑solving skills by encouraging questions, creative thinking, and conclusions.
• Promotes teamwork and leadership qualities through cooperative instruction.
• Communicates effectively in ways…