4Th Grade Teacher - Sparta Elementary School

Alleghany County Schools•Sparta, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The 4th Grade Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments to help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their educational and social development. The teacher manages instructional time and student behavior; presents lessons and monitors student performance; provides feedback; facilitates instruction in alignment with school and system-wide curricular goals; interacts with students, coworkers, parents, and the community; and performs assigned non-instructional duties. The teacher may coordinate and direct teacher assistants’ activities and reports to the Principal. The position begins in January 2027 at Sparta Elementary School.

Requirements

Degree in education or a related area that qualifies the candidate for teacher licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Ability to monitor student safety and well-being, motivate students, maintain a clean and orderly environment, and maintain classroom order and discipline.
Ability to perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, and maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, read varied correspondence and reports, and prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, and instructional materials.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use mathematical formulas and statistical principles.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating office equipment and handle office equipment and hand tools.
Ability to adapt to stress and emergency situations and communicate by telephone.
Ability to use classroom equipment and tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
Ability to frequently or constantly exert negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; physical requirements are consistent with Light Work.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment before instruction; start lessons promptly and maintain student engagement and time on task.
Establish and apply classroom rules and procedures for routine matters, student participation, movement, and transitions; monitor student behavior and address inappropriate behavior consistently while preserving students’ dignity.
Present instruction by reviewing prior material, introducing lessons and objectives when appropriate, explaining concepts clearly, providing examples and demonstrations, assigning suitable tasks, asking appropriate questions, maintaining an effective pace, making smooth transitions, clarifying assignments, and summarizing key points.
Set clear and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulate to monitor student work; use oral, written, and other work products to check progress; and pose clear questions one at a time.
Provide feedback on student work, including prompt feedback on out-of-class assignments, appropriate affirmation of correct responses, and guidance that supports students after incorrect or absent responses.
Develop an instructional plan aligned with school and system-wide curricular goals; use diagnostic and assessment information to develop or revise objectives and tasks; maintain accurate student performance records; align objectives, strategies, assessments, and student needs; and use available human and material resources.
Treat students fairly and equitably and interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community.
Perform assigned non-instructional duties, comply with applicable laws and policies, and follow a professional development plan while demonstrating growth.
Perform other related work as required.
Monitor student safety and well-being, including during inclusive activities; motivate students; maintain a clean and orderly environment; perform general clerical duties; maintain classroom order and discipline; operate common office machines; maintain basic files and records; follow oral and written instructions; and maintain effective working relationships.