Second Grade Teacher; WPS

Second Grade Teacher (WPS)

The Martin County Schools Williamston Primary School is accepting applications for a Second Grade Teacher.

Start Date:

Aug 11, 2026.

Grade: State Salary Scale for Teachers

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Supplies: Teacher Assistant(s), if applicable

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

• Bachelor's degree from an approved teacher education program in subject area
• North Carolina Professional Educator's License in area of assignment
• Interested individuals without this license but with a Bachelor's degree in a related area should visit the links below for more information regarding the alternative licensure process:
• Residency Model License Pathways (from dpi.nc.gov)
• List of Approved Educator Preparation Programs (from dpi.nc.gov)

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, particularly when the student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate students and to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties, including operating common office machines and maintaining basic files and records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to use a wide variety of technology in the classroom
• Ability to create and follow rigorous lesson plans that correlate with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

• Instructional Process
  • Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
  • Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task
  • Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students
  • Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits
  • Provides progress and other reports as required
  • Prepares a Substitute Teacher Folder containing appropriate information as required by the Principal
  • Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for teacher assistants, tutors, and volunteers as needed
  • Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate
  • Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter
  • Uses effective oral and written expression
• Curriculum Development
  • Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of subject matter and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge with others for continual improvement of the school's curriculum
  • Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study
  • Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities
• Classroom Management
  • Develops, in accordance with district and school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate classroom management techniques, and applies them consistently
  • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school
  • Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment
• Public Relations
  • Upholds and enforces Board of Education policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public
  • Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and the appropriate use of conference and planning time
  • Strives to communicate the positive aspects of the MCS school program to the public in word and deed
  • Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members
• Professional Growth
  • Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher education
  • Maintains membership in appropriate professional…