ELA Teacher; 5th Grade

ELA Teacher (5th Grade) - (

Start Date:

08/11/2026)

Lenoir County Public Schools Pink Hill Elementary School - Pink Hill, North Carolina

Job : 5773537
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Job Description

Job Goals:

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development in the 21st century.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Ability to plan, coordinate and continuously improve instruction
• Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the data
• Must be able to use a variety of technology and classroom tools
• Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to consult with parents, teachers, administrators and the community to enhance the learning of students
• Ability to monitor student performance
• Ability to interact within the educational environment
  • Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicable
  • Perform other related work as required

  Licensure
  
  Qualifications:
  
  

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area
  • NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching License
  • Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards

  Physical
  
  Qualifications:
  
  

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  Must have the ability to:

  • sit and stand for extended periods of time;
  • exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer;
  • see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
  • hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone;
  • speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone;
  • exhibit physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height;
  • bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

  Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  

  Standard I:
  Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

  The Teacher:

  • Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning
  • Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community
  • Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession
  • Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
  • Demonstrates 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

  The Teacher:

  • Provides 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
  • Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures
  • Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions
  • Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists
  • Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community

  Standard III:
  Teachers Know the Content They Teach

  The Teacher:

  • Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of Study
  • Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom
  • Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and…