Inspiring 2nd Grade Teacher: Tech-Savvy & Student-Centered

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks qualified educators to design and deliver engaging classroom learning experiences for diverse students. The role emphasizes aligning instruction with standards, integrating technology, and maintaining accurate records while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.

The incumbent collaborates with families, staff, and the community to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes within a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points.
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments.
• Ability to maintain files and records.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, employees, and central office staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS)curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being used.
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Uses an understanding of learning and development and establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.
• Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

MS Office & Google Apps

Time management

Data-driven decisions

Course objectives

Multicultural education

Technology integration

Student safety

Motivate students

Classroom discipline

Record keeping

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

North Carolina Licensure

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks qualified educators to design and deliver engaging classroom learning experiences for diverse students. The role emphasizes aligning instruction with standards, integrating technology, and maintaining accurate records while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.

The incumbent collaborates with families, staff, and the community to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes within a supportive school setting.