Elementary School Teacher First Grade Teacher

POSITION PURPOSE:

To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments which help students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in assigned teaching area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teacher is required to follow all Board Policies and procedures, and to comply with the instructions and or directives from his/her supervisor(s). In addition, the Teacher shall perform in a manner that meets the following Standards and Elements:

1. Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership.

Teachers lead in their classrooms.

Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.

Teachers lead the teaching profession.

Teachers advocate for schools and students.

Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.

2. Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.

Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.

Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.

Teachers treat students as individuals.

Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.

Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students.

3. Standard III: Teachers know the content they teach.

Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.

Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.

Teachers make instruction relevant to students.

4. Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students.

Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.

Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.

Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.

Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.

Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.

Teachers communicate effectively.

Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.

5. Standard V: Teachers reflect on their practice.

Teachers analyze student learning.

Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.

Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

6. Standard VI: Teachers contribute to the academic success of students. The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable progress for students based on established performance expectations using appropriate data to demonstrate growth.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact to WCPSS staff, students, and the public.

REVISED DATE(S): 8/2014

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.