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.