Teacher, Title I K-6 2nd Grade (24-25)

Summary: The elementary teacher provides support to the instructional process by serving as the classroom leader with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. The person in this position develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. This person also responds to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life in the 21 st century.
• Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students.
• Teaches courses assigned by their principal/supervisor which are aligned to their licensure area; including but not limited to combined grade classes, specialized subject such as math, science or literacy.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the CMS Strategic plan.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students. Also provides written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or his/her designee.
• Instructs students individually and in groups during the instructional time, using various teaching methods such as but not limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentations, class projects, use of media, , technology, current research in instruction, tutorials and other tools that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their child/ren's progress and to determine priorities for their child/ren and their resource needs.
• Prepares students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Observes and assesses students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on a regular basis.
• Reads books to entire classes or small groups.
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to assess students' progress.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students in the classroom and on the playground.
• Assigns and grades class work and homework.
• Confers with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Encourages parent involvement through school activities, connecting home and schools.
• Performs safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Acts as test administrator for the North Carolina Test Program and fulfills requirements as designated in the North Carolina School Test Coordinator's Handbook, the Proctor's Guild for the North Carolina Testing Program and the North Carolina State Board of Education Policy GCS-A-010.
• Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program. Attends staff meetings, planning meetings for instructional area, and professional development as offered.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the school, CMS policy and administrative regulations including Personalized Education Plans (PEP) and Individual education Plans (IEP).
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• May coordinate and lead class field trips.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  

Education And Experience

Minimum

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree in education with appropriate subject area.
• Specialization in specific subject area at a Master's level
  
  

Licensing / Certification Requirements

North Carolina certification or credentials to attain North Carolina certification required. Must meet all minimum NC state requirements for certification.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of CMS Strategic Plan
• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.
• Knowledge of CMS policies, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and its applications.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individuals difference in ability, personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships and distribution of plant, animal and human life.
• Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• Knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques.
• Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators and effects on civilizations and cultures.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures and strategies to promote effective safety and security operations for the protection of students, data, property and the classroom/school.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternatives ways to inform and educate via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of plan and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependences, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific set of rules.
• Ability to recognize, honor and celebrate successes.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.
• Ability to inspire trust. Possesses high levels of self-confidence and optimism. Models high standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Acknowledges and respects diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to a "student first" philosophy in all decisions.
• The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures and procedures.
• The ability or quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures or patterns. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and accurately.
• Skill in teaching other how to do something.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skill in understanding the implications or new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing performance of students and of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in adjusting your actions in relation to others' actions.
• Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems.
• Skill in persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Skill in motivating, developing and directing students as they work.
• Skill in bringing others together to reach a reconciliation of differences.
• Skill in using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Skill in generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.