English Language Arts Teacher
Richmond County Schools•Rockingham, NC
3d
About The Position
Under direction, to teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 8 in middle school academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for middle school level pupils; to assist middle school level pupils; to assist middle school level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree.
- Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in ELA (grades 6-8).
Responsibilities
- Teach and instruct in intervention classes designed to close the academic achievement gap for students performing below grade level.
- Categorically funded teachers reduce class sizes in core academic areas.
- Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive middle school education program.
- Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
- Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
- Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from a varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
- Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
- Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
- Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
- Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
- Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
- Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
- Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.
- Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
- Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
- Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
