ELA Teacher ( Grades 3rd-5th)

Perquimans County Intermediate School (3-8); Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Perquimans County Intermediate School (3-8) in Hertford, NC is seeking an ELA Teacher for grades 3rd-5th. The role reports to the Principal and may coordinate with teacher assistants. Starting date is immediate, with ongoing enrollment through the district.

The candidate will deliver instruction, manage student behavior, and monitor progress while contributing to a supportive learning environment in alignment with district goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or licensure as a teacher per NC DPI.
• Experience in elementary ELA instruction is preferred.
• Ability to plan/manage instructional time and student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and present instruction for Grades 3-5 ELA.
• Manage instructional time and student behavior.
• Deliver instructional presentation and monitor student performance.
• Provide instructional feedback and facilitate instruction.
• Engage with the educational environment and perform non-instructional duties as needed.

Skills

Classroom Management

Student Motivation

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

Perquimans County Schools Perquimans County Intermediate School (3-8) - Hertford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

ELA Teacher ( Grades 3rd-5th)

Perquimans County Schools Perquimans County Intermediate School (3-8) - Hertford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919472
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time

B. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior

C. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation

D. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance

E. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback

F. MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction

G. MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment

H. MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non-Instructional Duties

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The teacher may be required to perform other duties as prescribed by the teacher’s supervisor or superintendent.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. License area in K-6 can qualify.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal and counseling terminology.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statistical theory.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

FLSA:Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Lawrence , Chief Human Resources Officer
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]