Math and Science Teacher at Balls Creek Elementary (26-27 SY)

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. This includes managing instructional time, student behavior, instructional presentation, monitoring student performance, providing feedback, facilitating instruction, and interacting effectively within the educational environment. The teacher will also perform non-instructional duties as assigned and adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations, while also pursuing professional development.

Requirements

Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
Ability to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical requirements are consistent with Light Work due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
Ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal and counseling terminology.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statistical theory.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.
Ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools.
Minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to talk and hear.
Ability to communicate via telephone.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
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.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Responsibilities

Manage instructional time by having materials, supplies, and equipment ready, starting and getting students on task quickly, and maintaining a high level of student time-on-task.
Manage student behavior by establishing clear rules and procedures for routine matters, student participation, and movement within the classroom. Monitor behavior, stop inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently while maintaining student dignity.
Present instruction effectively by reviewing previous material, introducing new lessons and objectives, speaking fluently and precisely, using understandable language and relevant examples, assigning tasks with a high success rate, asking appropriate questions, maintaining a brisk pace, making smooth transitions, ensuring clear assignments, and summarizing main points.
Monitor student performance by maintaining clear work standards, circulating to check student work, using various assessments to check progress, and posing questions clearly.
Provide feedback on student work to encourage growth, offering prompt feedback on assigned work, affirming correct responses, and providing sustaining feedback after incorrect responses.
Facilitate instruction by having an instructional plan compatible with school and system-wide goals, using diagnostic information to revise objectives, maintaining accurate records, aligning objectives with strategies and assessments, and utilizing available resources.
Interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community in a fair and equitable manner.
Perform non-instructional duties as assigned and adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth.
Perform other related work as required.