EC Self-Contained Teacher

Wayne County Public Schools; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking an EC Self-Contained Teacher to support student learning and social development within an elementary classroom setting. A North Carolina teaching certificate and a Bachelor’s degree in education are required.

The teacher will plan engaging studies, apply appropriate instructional methods, assess progress, and collaborate with families and staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students, and parents.
• Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures, and state/federal regulations.
• Plan a program of study meeting student needs and aligned with district/state guidelines.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and maintain classroom order.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence and support the school vision.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees.

Skills

Communication

Computers & MS Office

Independent worker

Content knowledge

Classroom management

Student safety

Education

Bachelor’s in Education

North Carolina Teaching Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EC Self-Contained Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education with a valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.

Reports To: Principal

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school, district and state guidelines.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out non‑instructional duties as required or assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Terms of Employment

Ten‑month employment / FLSA exempt.

Starting Salary and/or Grade

Salary based on state salary scale.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of teachers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.
• Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• As necessary prolonged and irregular hours of duty and weekend work and availability for work‑related communication.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force to move objects; classification consistent with light work.

Disclaimer

• The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.