Generic Middle School Teacher 25-26 School Year

Uwharrie Charter Academy; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro, NC seeks an Instructional Leader to design and deliver lessons aligned with state standards, create engaging learning experiences, and lead collaborative efforts across the school.

You will develop lesson plans, select instructional materials, and support teachers in addressing diverse student needs while maintaining strong communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field with NC licensure eligibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, families and staff.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons meeting state standards and curriculum requirements.
• Provide planned learning experiences inclusive of parent participation and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Develop daily/weekly lesson plans and adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Select instructional materials and tools to support innovative units of study.
• Collaborate with professional learning communities to address student needs and learning issues.
• Work with parents to design and manage learning experiences for all learners.
• Establish high standards of student behavior and a positive learning environment.
• Plan and coordinate aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals as needed.
• Administer assessments and communicate student progress to families.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field

North Carolina Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License

Effective verbal and written communication

Tools

Powerschool

Canvas

Google Apps for Education

Assistive technology

Windows 10

Smart Notebook

Smart Board

Document Camera

Lenovo laptops

iPads

Google Sheets/Docs

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Uwharrie Charter Academy is a public K-12 charter school located in Asheboro, NC. UCA provides project-based learning with a STEAM focused curriculum, built upon a foundation of Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance. Uwharrie Charter Academy is proud to graduate students who understand the importance of critical thinking, problem solving, and responsible citizenship.

Core Requirements:

Instructional Leader

• Design and deliver instructional lessons to meet curriculum requirements based on state standards.
• Provide planned learning experiences that motivate students, utilize best practices, are inclusive of parent participation, adhere to UCA’s educational model, and are developmentally appropriate.
• Develop current lesson plans (daily and/or weekly) and instructional materials that provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Select and utilize appropriate instructional materials, aids, and supplies that assist in the development of innovative, well-organized units of study.
• Identify, record, reflect on student needs and cooperate with the professional learning community to assess, plan, monitor, and implement methods to solve student health, attitude, and learning issues.
• Work collaboratively with parents to design, deliver, manage learning experiences for all learners.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior needed to achieve optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Provide a functional and attractive environment in the classroom conducive for learning and aligned to the curriculum.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, parents, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.

Assessment

• Administer assessments in a variety of forms (formative, summative, standardized, etc.) in accordance with the charter’s testing programs.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare student reports and communicate with parents regarding their child's progress.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents, administration, colleagues in a timely, consistent manner.
• Actively participate in a professional learning community.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees as agreed upon.
• Attend all school functions as required by school administrators.

UCA is a participant of the North Carolina State Retirement System (TSERS) and NCFlex.

Job Qualification

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess North Carolina Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to use an assortment of equipment and classroom tools, such as Powerschool, Canvas, Google, and assistive technology
• Comfort with, or ability to learn, Windows 10 OS, Smart Notebook and Smart Board, Document Camera, Lenovo Laptops, iPads, and Google Apps for Education
• Microsoft Work/Excel
• Google Sheets/Docs

What you bring to the job:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized with excellent leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills