ELA/Social Studies Teacher @ Cramerton Middle Gifted and Talented Academy

Gaston County Schools • Cramerton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in language arts/social studies to students in grades 6 through 8. Assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of middle school philosophy.
• Understanding the growth and development of middle school students.
• Knowledge of middle school students’ growth, development, and learning.
• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines and technology.
• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Experience with Smartboard® and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

• Teaches North Carolina Standard Course of Study/ Common Core and Essential Standards for the assigned grade.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment storage areas and control use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepare progress reports.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, equipment, etc., and maintains inventory records.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional learning activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which she/he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level