Inspiring Middle School Social Studies Educator

TrulyHired; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Middle School Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-8) to implement district curriculum, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records. You will collaborate with staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment and foster parental involvement.

Requirements include North Carolina certification for middle school teachers and a bachelor's degree in education. Prior teaching experience preferred; transportation holds importance for some duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Iredell-Statesville Schools.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills

Teaching methods

Middle school curriculum

Communication

Organization

Self-evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a Middle School Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-8) to implement district curriculum, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records. You will collaborate with staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment and foster parental involvement.

Requirements include North Carolina certification for middle school teachers and a bachelor's degree in education. Prior teaching experience preferred; transportation holds importance for some duties.