K-5 Elementary Teacher – Plan, Inspire

• Position Type:
  Elem.
  
  Teacher(K-5) (Licensed Positions)/ Elem.
  
  Teacher (K-5) (Licensed Position)
• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
DATE: 5/16/2018 DATE OF LAST REVISION:
December

2025

FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: TEACHER SCALE
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED STATUS:
Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, a teacher will plan, organize, and implement an
appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that
guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a
classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and
interest of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that
facilitate active learning
2. Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individual
student educational goals and needs
3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in
furtherance of curriculum goals
4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs

5. Provide Supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning
environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first
1. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and Union
County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to
confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
2. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
procedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
regarding student progress and individual needs
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the
utilization of relevant technology and instruction.
5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants,
and volunteers their responsibilities.
6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting
activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.

Union County Public Schools
Job Description

7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher
conferences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualification

• Bachelor'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

• Masters in education or related area.

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills
in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including
using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
PROBLEM SOLVING

• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and
problem solving with equipment is moderate.

• Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural,
or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of
data, people or things
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and…