Math/Science Teacher @ Bessemer City Middle

Gaston County Schools•Bessemer City, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in general science/mathematics to students in grades 6 through 8. Assists in other school programs as assigned and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

Requirements

Solid understanding of middle school philosophy.
Understanding the growth and development of middle school students.
Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
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 develop and compile records and reports.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from supervisors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard® and other forms of technology.
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college/university.
Must be licensed in 78200 (Middle Grades Mathematics) and 78300 (Middle Grades Science) or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

Teaches North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards for the assigned grade.
Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills which will contribute to their educational and social development.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
Instructs students in proper care and use of materials and equipment storage areas and controls use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports.
Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, equipment, etc., and maintains inventory records.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional grown activities.
Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which she/he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.