Elementary Teacher

Martin County Schools is currently accepting applications for an Elementary Teacher. The specific grade level, school, and start date are to be determined. The specific grade level(s) are to be determined. See the job description below for more information.

GRADE :
State Salary Scale for Teachers

FLSA :
Exempt

SUPERVISES :
Teacher Assistant(s), if applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 Months

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 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)

NATURE OF WORK :
The Teacher's job is to assure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• 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 .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative and not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The teacher is required to follow Board of Education policies and procedures and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).

• 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.
• 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…