LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area
• NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching License
• Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to:

• sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer;
• see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone;
• speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone;
• exhibit physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height;
• bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

STANDARD III: TEACHERS KNOW THE CONTENT THEY TEACH

The Teacher:

• Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom
• Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught
• Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Ability to plan, coordinate and continuously improve instruction
• Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the data
• Must be able to use a variety of technology and classroom tools
• Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to consult with parents, teachers, administrators and the community to enhance the learning of students
• Ability to monitor student performance
• Ability to interact within the educational environment

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS OR ASSIGNED TASKS:

• Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicable
• Perform other related work as required