Elementry Teacher - Kindergarten - Interim @ Sherwood Elementary

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Elementary Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills supporting their educational and social development. The position provides instruction aligned with the District-approved curriculum and supports students with a range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. This is an interim Kindergarten teaching position at Sherwood Elementary. The teacher evaluates students’ academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, communicates with parents, and works with professional staff to identify and address student needs. The role also includes maintaining an effective classroom learning environment, participating in professional development and evaluation processes, selecting and tracking instructional materials, supervising students outside the classroom, and contributing to committees and student activities. The employee must be able to meet the needs of all learners, plan and improve instruction, manage instructional time and student behavior, monitor performance, and interact effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community. The role requires regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; and the ability to exert specified levels of force up to 20 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as adjusting focus. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and full licensure as an Elementary Teacher (00025) are required. Candidates must have a strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards. If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test. The position is classified as exempt and reports directly to the Principal. Salary is based on the North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Must be fully licensed as an Elementary Teacher (00025).
Strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners and plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.
Ability to analyze situations, determine options, and make appropriate decisions based on facts.
Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior and monitor student performance.
Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance student learning.
Ability to communicate, read, prepare materials and reports, follow instructions, and interact effectively in the educational environment.
Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned and adapt under stress or during emergencies.
Understanding of the growth and development of elementary children.
Ability to use classroom equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for students.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, and talk or hear; occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity for preparing data, working with record processes, and extensive reading and research; specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.
If offered a position, must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard© and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

Provide learning experiences and teach the course of study prescribed by the District-approved curriculum.
Develop and use instructional materials for students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet student needs and motivate students.
Establish and maintain standards of student control that support effective participation in activities.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain appropriate records.
Provide instruction and activities aligned with school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate with parents through a variety of means and hold conferences to discuss student progress and explain 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, such as bulletin boards and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities, professional growth activities, and university courses.
Participate with the appropriate administrator in developing the method of evaluation in accordance with district guidelines.
Select and requisition instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participate in faculty and/or district committees and sponsor student activities.
Perform other related work as required.