High School Teacher - English

Wake County Public School System•Knightdale, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and provides appropriate classroom learning experiences for students, creating an atmosphere conducive to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Supervises students in school-related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and communicates with students, parents, staff, and the community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet students’ needs. Maintains records and follows required procedures and practices, while monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. The teacher uses curriculum-aligned assessment and instruction to support student development, encourages critical and creative thinking, and adapts teaching strategies to students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The role includes establishing effective classroom management and a positive, actively engaging learning environment; integrating technology; collaborating with colleagues, families, and community stakeholders; and pursuing continuous professional improvement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Education with an appropriate subject area and a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a teaching content area, or qualification to hold one. A master’s degree in a specific subject area is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education with an appropriate subject area.
Hold, or be qualified to hold, a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a teaching content area.
Knowledge of curriculum, curriculum integration, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Strategic problem-solving skills, including using multiple data points.
Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines in accordance with curriculum guidelines or state and school requirements.
Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Ability to motivate and inspire students and maintain classroom order and discipline.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment, files, and records.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
Ability to use office equipment and classroom tools, communicate effectively, and at times move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a specific subject area.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate classroom learning experiences for students.
Supervise students in school-related settings and monitor their safety and well-being.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes using traditional and alternative assessment strategies aligned with WCPSS curriculum and standards.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet student needs.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders.
Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Use teaching techniques and strategies that promote critical and creative thinking.
Implement classroom instruction and materials that reflect students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Establish classroom management that maintains appropriate regulation and supports a positive, engaging learning environment.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Collaborate with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to improve students’ classroom educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Engage in continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and district.
Perform other related duties as assigned.