Innovative 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Pitt County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Schools is seeking a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher at Northwest Elementary to teach Math and Science. You will design engaging lessons, align with state and district standards, and use formative assessment to guide instruction.

The role emphasizes a safe, organized classroom, diverse instructional strategies, timely feedback, parent communication, and collaboration with staff. You will participate in committees and professional development to continually improve practice.

Qualifications

• Mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, driving instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom supporting independent learning, collaboration and student choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Delivers consistent, immediate feedback and asks analytical questions tied to content objectives.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff, and community in a respectful, confidential manner.
• Participates in staff meetings and school activities, pursuing ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students' independent learning, collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio- economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator.

Job description

Pitt County Schools is seeking a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher at Northwest Elementary to teach Math and Science. You will design engaging lessons, align with state and district standards, and use formative assessment to guide instruction.

The role emphasizes a safe, organized classroom, diverse instructional strategies, timely feedback, parent communication, and collaboration with staff. You will participate in committees and professional development to continually improve practice.