5th Grade Teacher

Overview

The following schools are designated as Project LEADERS (Leveraging Employee Advancement to Develop Excellence and Reach Success) schools and are participating in a grant that will allow the district to provide bonuses, professional learning stipends, tuition assistance and other support to more than 1,100 teachers and 69 school leaders in the 24 participating schools.

• Baileywick Road Elementary
• Barwell Road Elementary
• Brentwood Elementary
• Bugg Elementary
• Carroll Middle
• Centennial Campus Middle
• Dillard Drive Elementary
• East Garner Middle
• East Millbrook Middle
• Forestville Road Elementary
• Green Elementary
• Hodge Road Elementary
• Knightdale Elementary
• Lockhart Elementary
• Lynn Road Elementary
• Neuse River Middle
• Poe Elementary
• River Bend Elementary
• Timber Drive Elementary
• Wake Forest Elementary
• Walnut Creek Elementary
• Wilburn Elementary
• Wildwood Forest Elementary
• Zebulon Elementary

• Recruitment and Retention Bonuses
  • Recruitment bonus paid approximately one month following hire date; retention bonus paid by December 2026.
  • $1,500 for teachers and assistant principals and $2,500 for principals employed on October1,2024*.
  • Additional $1,500 for teachers and assistant principals and $2,500 for principals who remain at school through September1,2026.
  • Bonuses prorated for part‑time employees and benefit‑earning teachers and school leaders.
• Student Growth‑Based Bonuses Based on EVAAS Scores
  • $2,000 bonus for individual teachers who exceed growth.
  • $2,000 bonus for principals and assistant principals if the school exceeds growth.
  • Bonuses paid following release of scores from the state in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
• Professional Learning Stipends and Support
  • Funding for professional learning, including substitutes.
  • Stipends for teachers to attend professional learning.
  • Two coordinating teachers dedicated to professional learning facilitation and teacher support.
• Additional Assistance
  • Support for cost of pursuing National Board Certification.
  • Tuition assistance and Praxis reimbursement for alternatively licensed teachers.
  • Tuition assistance for teachers and school leaders pursuing advanced degrees.

Plans and provides for appropriate classroom learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Responsible for supervising students in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Additionally, is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Google Apps.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills, including the use of multiple data points.
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for a course of study following curriculum guidelines or the requirements of the state and the school.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments.
• Ability to maintain files and records.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school‑based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and…