Elementary School Teacher

Richmond County Schools•Rockingham, NC

About The Position

The Elementary School Teacher creates a flexible elementary-grade program and a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with students, motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for upper elementary education in accordance with their abilities, and establishes positive relationships with parents and staff members. The teacher delivers instruction across core and enrichment subjects using the Board of Education’s adopted course of study and other appropriate learning activities. The role includes planning and adapting instruction, maintaining a productive classroom, monitoring student progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with school staff. The assignment is 10 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree.
Must have or be qualified to hold a North Carolina teaching license in Elementary Education.
Maintain licensure and continuing education units (CEUs).
Employment requires an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music using the adopted course of study and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to students’ needs.
Use varied instructional strategies, including inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery.
Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences that make good use of instructional time.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards needed for a functional classroom learning environment.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about student progress and the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
Work with the appropriate administrator to develop an evaluation method consistent with applicable guidelines.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.
Maintain teaching licensure and continuing education units.
Adhere to Richmond County Schools Board of Education policies.