K-5th Grade Teacher

Wayne County Public Schools; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking an experienced elementary teacher to implement district-approved curriculum and foster student growth. You will document progress, address individual needs, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment aligned with district expectations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a North Carolina teaching certificate and will engage with families while contributing to professional development and school-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education with valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers elementary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment and facilitates individualized and small-group instruction.
• Plans lessons and translates plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Assessses student learning and modifies instruction for individual needs, including students with special needs.
• Instructs students in citizenship and other subjects per laws and district procedures.
• Pursues professional knowledge through seminars, workshops or research.
• Maintains accurate records of grades, attendance and progress as required by district and laws.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates with students and parents effectively.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school policies and maintains a positive classroom climate.
• Coordinates with grade-level colleagues to evaluate curriculum and participates in faculty meetings.
• Selects and requisitions books and supplies and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students during activities outside the classroom and school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests according to district testing programs.

Skills

Teaching methods

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Educational laws

Computer skills

Organization

Communication

Self-evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Master's degree preferred

State Certification as Elementary Teacher

State Certification in grade level preferred

Job description

Teacher

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

TITLE

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education with valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.

REPORTS TO

Principal

Job Goal

• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary 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 and 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 the c school system.
• 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 elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, 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.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• [State] State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• [State] State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

FLSA Status: Exempt