Middle School Teacher - Math

Wake County Public School System•Zebulon, NC

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About The Position

Plans and provides appropriate classroom learning experiences for students, creating an environment 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 monitors the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. The teacher plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments. The role uses assessment strategies aligned with the Wake County Public School System curriculum and standards, promotes critical and creative thinking, integrates technology, and supports students’ learning and development. The teacher collaborates with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to improve students’ classroom experiences. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Education with an appropriate subject area and a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License, or qualification to hold one, in a teaching content area. A master’s degree in a specific subject area is preferred. The work takes place in an office and public-school environment and involves direct contact with employees, students, and the public.

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.
Extensive knowledge of curriculum, curriculum integration techniques, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of 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 infuse technology into the curriculum.
Ability to motivate and inspire students and maintain classroom order and discipline.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment and maintain files and records.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, 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 a variety of office equipment and classroom tools, including computers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability at times to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects 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.
Create and maintain an atmosphere and environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings and monitor their safety and well-being.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes using assessment strategies aligned with WCPSS curriculum and standards.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet students’ needs, cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use instructional techniques and strategies that promote critical and creative thinking.
Establish and maintain classroom management and a positive learning environment that supports engagement, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
Collaborate with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Engage in planned, continuous professional quality improvement for self, the school, and the district.
Maintain appropriate files and records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.