Teacher, Science

Instructional

Grades 9-12

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 08/13/2025

Closing Date 09/30/2025

General Definition of Work

The high school teacher, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion, providing leadership in the educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Create a culture of effectiveness by setting high standards and expectations for all students

Plan and implement a program of study in the assigned content area that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students

Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods

Create a classroom environment that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the district and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students

Establish learning objectives based on student needs, requirements of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Standard Course of Study, and district curriculum framework

Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request

Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central office staff as required. Maintain accurate records as required for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans

Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities

Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and persevere through challenges

Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess students' progress

Assign and grade classwork and homework

Act as test administrator for the North Carolina Test Program and fulfills requirements as designated in the North Carolina School Test Coordinator's Handbook, the Proctor's Guide for the North Carolina Testing Program and the North Carolina State Board of Education Policy GCS-A-010

Observe and assess students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical needs on a regular basis

Meet with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, determine priorities and resource needs, and encourage parent involvement. Confer with parents/guardians, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges

Prepare and implement enrichment programs and remediation

Attend Professional Learning Community (PLC) and staff meetings for data analysis and instructional planning

Participate in professional development focused on the acquiring and improving skills and knowledge

Perform safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment. Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area

Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning

Skilled in communication, both verbal and written

Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums

Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required

Valid NC Teaching certification or eligible for NC Teaching certification in assigned area

Equivalent combination of education and experience

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 10 Month

Additional Job Information

Special Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Work often requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights and rarely, the lifting of weights above 30 pounds

Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through verbal and written communication

Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment

The work is usually sedentary but requires standing and walking around the classroom and school. Requires ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work

Ability to move to other work locations

Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology

Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions

The work occasionally handles/works with biohazards and/or risks for potential job-related injury

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

Additional Close Date Text Sept 15,2025

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