Secondary Math Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

• Job : 318301
• Location: Freedom High School
• Terms of
  
  Contract:
  
  Teacher Contract, 10 months, full-time, benefit-eligible
• Monthly Salary: State Salary Schedule for Teachers (plus local supplement)
• Reports To: Principal
• FLSA: EXEMPT
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 20, 2026

We are seeking a passionate, student-centered 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 9-12. This role requires strong classroom management skills, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching license.
• Perform each essential function proficiently, with reasonable accommodations available.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials using effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain effective classroom management, recognize and address learning and behavior issues, and differentiate instruction to meet all learners' needs.
• Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods; provide progress and interim reports.
• Communicate with parents promptly and maintain constructive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Protect students, materials, and facilities with necessary precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policies, district goals, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual attendance and proper use of conference and planning time.
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; attend workshops, PLCs, staff development sessions, and curricular development activities 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 supervision responsibilities during the school day in various school areas.
• Perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

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

• Provide a welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and flexible environment.
• Embrace diversity in the school community and beyond.
• Treat students as individuals.
• Adapt instruction for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with families and significant adults in students' lives.

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

• Understand learning processes and appropriate developmental levels.
• Plan instruction appropriate for students.
• Use a variety of instructional methods.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Help students develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Encourage teamwork and leadership development.
• Assess student learning through multiple methods.
• Communicate effectively.

• 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.
• Strong background and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

• Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds of force.
• Regular speaking or hearing, repetitive hand movements, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
• Standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication required for expressing ideas.
• Hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Preparation and analysis of written or computer data, operating machines, and vehicles.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work usually in a moderately noisy location.

Full‑Time

Classroom Teacher >
Math:
General

• Shanda Epley
• Burke County Public Schools
• Phone: 828‑433‑1310
• Email: sepley.nc.us