EC Resource​/Self-Contained Teacher

Part‑Time EC Resource/Self‑Contained Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Purpose: We are seeking a passionate, student‑centered Middle School Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging learning environment that supports students' intellectual, social, and emotional development in grades 6–8. This role requires strong classroom management skills, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to 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 students' accomplishments on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Communicate with parents promptly; maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Protect students, materials, and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable 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, PLCs, and staff‑development sessions as required.
• Respect the 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.

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching license.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard I:
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

• Lead in classrooms and the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate leadership in the school.
• Advocate for schools and students.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards.

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

• Provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults; an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.
• Embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
• Treat students as individuals.
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.
• Work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the students’ lives.

Standard III:
Teachers Know the Content They Teach

• Align instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Know the content appropriate to the teaching specialty.
• Recognize the interconnectedness of content areas and disciplines.
• Make instruction relevant to students.

Standard IV:
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

• Understand how learning occurs and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Plan appropriate instruction.
• Use a variety of instructional methods.
• Integrate and utilize technology.
• Help students develop critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
• Use a variety of assessment methods.

Standard V:
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice

• Analyze student learning.
• Link professional growth to professional goals.
• Function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in the subject area. (
  
  Note:
  
  Vocational/Career and Technical areas have other requirements).
• Strong background and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

• Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
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