What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Math) (6-8), Lincolnton Middle School position at Lincoln County Schools?
Date: March 3, 2025
Position: Teacher (Math) (6-8)
Location: Lincolnton Middle School
Terms of Contract: 10 months, full-time, benefit eligible
Reports To: Principal
Monthly Salary: Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)
FLSA: EXEMPT
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area
- Dual certification preferred
- Will accept K-6 applicants willing to meet licensure requirements
Goal: To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; and to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
Duties:
- Teach courses in mathematics to secondary pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing discovery and laboratory learning methods
- Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, calculators, computers, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
- Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
- Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Evaluate each pupil’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills
- Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintain required inventory records
- Communicate with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil’s progress
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs
- Share in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams, and participate in faculty committees
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
- Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Position Available: August 5, 2025
Application Process: All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Matthew Hovis, Principal
mhovis3@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Lincolnton Middle School
2361 Startown Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-735-1120
Fax: 704-732-6811
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,
HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX
