Teacher - Social Studies

Craven County Schools•New Bern, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Teacher teaches one or more classes to students in the subject area for which the teacher holds a North Carolina teaching license. The role involves planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and learning environments that help students develop subject knowledge and skills, as well as educational and social growth. The teacher creates a flexible program and environment that supports learning and personal growth according to each student's ability, and assists with other school programs as assigned. The position teaches the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, Common Core, and Essential Standards for the assigned grade. The teacher assesses student performance and progress, communicates with parents and school counselors, maintains classroom order and instructional materials, and participates in professional learning, school supervision, committees, and student activities. The role is a 10-month position and reports to the Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
Must hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License.
Knowledge of research best practices and the growth, development, and learning of assigned students.
Skill in assessment and using assessment data to support teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners and motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean, orderly, and disciplined classroom environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines and technology, and develop and compile records and reports.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain procedures and follow and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, exercise tact and courtesy in frequent public contact, and adapt to stress and emergency situations.
Ability to talk and hear regularly; frequently stand, walk, sit, handle objects or controls, and reach; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and perform light-work physical demands.
Visual acuity for close and peripheral vision and focus adjustment; ability to prepare data, work with records, and perform extensive reading and research.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience using technology to deliver instruction to students.

Responsibilities

Teach the applicable North Carolina Standard Course of Study, Common Core, and Essential Standards for the assigned grade.
Plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that support students' educational and social development.
Conduct lessons or instructional activities at an appropriate pace.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards for an orderly, productive classroom.
Instruct students in the proper care and use of materials and equipment, and control their use to prevent loss or abuse.
Evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepare progress reports.
Select and requisition instructional materials, books, and equipment, and maintain inventory records.
Maintain professional competence through district-provided or self-selected professional learning.
Work cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop an evaluation method consistent with district guidelines.
Present lessons using fluent, precise, student-understandable language.
Communicate with parents and school counselors about student progress.
Participate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participate in faculty and district committees and sponsor student activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.