JOB DESCRIPTION
Middle School Core Subject Teacher
Position Code:
Department:Polk County Middle School
FLSA:Exempt
Reports to:Principal
Supervises:N/A
Job Summary: To provide high quality, active learning experiences for PCMS students in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
- Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
- Developing a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
- Designing unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
- Differentiating instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
- Planning for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
- Preparing clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.
- Deliver well-organized, well-connected, smoothly flowing lessons that require active student participation and that students understand.
- Effectively manage student behavior.
- Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
- Create a respect-for-all environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
- Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes and lunch.
- Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
- Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
- Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.
- Analyze test data and other diagnostic information and use this information in planning.
- Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
- Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
- Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
- Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.
- Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely manner.
- Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
- Understand and comply with laws and policies.
- Develop a plan for professional growth aligned to school improvement goals and personal professional growth.
- Actively participate in school and county staff development activities..
- Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to job performance.
- Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
- Demonstrate a sincerely caring attitude toward students.
- Demonstrate an understanding that flexibility is a key element in the successful operation of a school.
Other Functions:
1. Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
1. Have or be eligible for NC licensure in middle school subject area of assignment
2. Previous experience with middle school students preferred
Terms of Employment:10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires walking and moderate lifting. Must have the ability to stand up for an extended time.
