Gates County Schools

Job Description

CTE - MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:     

The College and Career Ready labs provide students with the opportunity to explore different career pathways while building important skills for the 21st century. Students engage in authentic problem-based learning experiences as they discover their interests and aptitudes. The teacher facilitates the students as they rotate through a series of modules.

POSITION: 10-month

SALARY: Salary to be determined by the DPI state policy schedule

Reports to: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensing/Certification

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved educator preparation program
• Hold or be able to obtain a North Carolina Teachers License with a specific endorsement in the area to which assigned (765, 710, 720, or 820)
• Must obtain a completion certificate in Paxton-Patterson College and Career Ready labs training

Experience:

• Must have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• To practice and promote positive interaction with and among students
• To demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and an interest in students
• To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students
• To demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught
• To demonstrate the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests
• To maintain an organized program of instruction based on long-range plans and in accordance to the curriculum and grade/subject expected outcomes.
• To exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans, including the utilization of appropriate materials and resources, varied teaching techniques and learning activities
• To communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students
• To use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, and to support instructional objectives
• To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons
• To maintain discipline appropriate to learning situations
• To keep students on task and to use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline
• To comply with school and school board policies and regulations
• To work cooperatively with the total staff
• To relate positively to parents and other community representatives
• To demonstrate professional growth
• To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports
• To demonstrate command of the English language, both spoken and written
• To accept responsibilities outside of the classroom as they relate to the school
• To use instructional and planning time effectively
• To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities
• To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher’s care
• To perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to sit. 
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. 
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to accurately observe in a variety of settings.
• Both receptive and expressive hearing and speech skills are required in order to fulfill the daily tasks of a teacher. 
• The teacher is expected to perform all physical requirements inherent to a public school classroom setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor classroom conditions and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The work is typically performed in a classroom setting.  Daily contact is made with all classified employees, teachers, administrators, and students in person.

SUPERVISORY ROLE: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants

TE                                                 FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.