Middle School English & Language Arts Teacher

Richmond County Schools•Rockingham, NC

10h•Onsite

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. This role involves planning, developing, organizing, and conducting a comprehensive educational program for middle school level pupils, assisting them in making appropriate lifestyle adjustments and in determining career and vocational choices.

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).
Continuing Education/Training to Maintain Licensure & CEUs.
Extensive background check required.
Adherence to ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct in intervention classes designed to close the academic achievement gap for students performing below grade level.
Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
Provide 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.
Cooperate to 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.