Middle Grades 6-8 Teacher (350L)

Southern Middle School; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Schools Southern Middle School in Aberdeen, North Carolina seeks a Middle Grades 6-8 Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction in a 10-month role. You will follow district policies, prepare detailed lesson plans, and collaborate with staff to support student growth.

The position requires North Carolina Educator’s Licensure in the assigned area, and involves supervising activities and participating in committees as needed. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• North Carolina Educator’s Licensure in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction aligned to school objectives.
• Attend required staff and student meetings and participate in planning for students with special needs.
• Prepare daily, well-structured lesson plans to meet curriculum goals.
• Manage classrooms and supervise extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Respond to parent inquiries and complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Education

North Carolina Educator’s Licensure

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to:Principal

Supervises:May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants

Qualifications: North Carolina Educator’s Licensure in the assigned area

Job Overview:

The Middle School Teacher is responsible for delivering effective instruction, supporting student growth, and upholding school and district policies. The teacher is expected to comply with all Board policies, directives from supervisors, and the professional standards outlined in the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arrive at school each day at an appropriate time designated by the principal, ready and prepared to complete all assigned duties.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction that supports the educational goals and objectives of the school.
• Completion of all assigned and/or accepted extracurricular and non-instructional such as the following duties in a timely and professional manner:
• Cafeteria supervision;
• Supervision of extra-curricular activities; except that no such assignments may be made to initially licensed teachers unless they request such assignment in writing, or unless the Board makes a finding that there is a compelling reason to suspend this policy for an individual school;
• Service on committees; and
• All other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, principal, or other supervisor(s).
• Participate in required staff meetings and student-related meetings, including those for students with special needs.
• When the employee is absent, completion of detailed plans for all classes/assigned duties during the period of absence. If an absence can be anticipated, plans should be left the day before the absence occurs. Because absences cannot always be anticipated, emergency lesson plans should be kept on file in a location designated by the principal.
• Delivery of instruction that will ensure attainment of educational goals and objectives. Each teacher will prepare daily well-prepared lesson plans (see Policy- 3120 – Lesson Planning) to help ensure superior delivery of the curriculum program.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will participate in all required staff meetings and student academic meetings, including required meetings for students with special needs, in a professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will complete and transmit all required reports and other documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will respond to all parent inquiries, complaints and/or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees should direct complaints regarding the work environment to the appropriate supervisor(s). Further, they should avoid confrontations with co-workers, including but not limited to, engaging in actions or conversations which the employee knows or should know will result in an actual disruption.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will manage students’ behavior to minimize disruption to the educational environment and refer students, as necessary, to the administration for disciplinary action.
• Teachers and other licensed employees are responsible for seeking clarification whenever unsure about any of the requirements of this policy.

The failure or unwillingness of a teacher to comply with professional standards of conduct and performance may result in contract non-renewal or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment. In all matters concerning a teacher’s compliance with this policy, consideration shall be given to the impact on the education of a student or group of students and on the overall educational environment of the school.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

Work for licensed positions is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, or perform repetitive motions;
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data;
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts;
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools;
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work;
• observe general surroundings and activities;
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly;
• safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• establish positive relationships with students;
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions;
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations;
• work with both children and adults with disabilities;
• talk, i.e., express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words; and
• hear, i.e., perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the school.

Middle Grades 6-8 Teacher (350L)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5426367

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to:Principal

Supervises:May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants

Term of Employment:10 Months

Salary:State Salary Schedule

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt

Qualifications: North Carolina Educator’s Licensure in the assigned area

Job Overview:

The Middle School Teacher is responsible for delivering effective instruction, supporting student growth, and upholding school and district policies. The teacher is expected to comply with all Board policies, directives from supervisors, and the professional standards outlined in the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System.

Essential Job Functions:

• Arrive at school each day at an appropriate time designated by the principal, ready and prepared to complete all assigned duties.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction that supports the educational goals and objectives of the school.
• Completion of all assigned and/or accepted extracurricular and non-instructional such as the following duties in a timely and professional manner:
• Bus duty;
• Cafeteria supervision;
• Supervision of extra-curricular activities; except that no such assignments may be made to initially licensed teachers unless they request such assignment in writing, or unless the Board makes a finding that there is a compelling reason to suspend this policy for an individual school;
• Service on committees; and
• All other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, principal, or other supervisor(s).
• Participate in required staff meetings and student-related meetings, including those for students with special needs.
• When the employee is absent, completion of detailed plans for all classes/assigned duties during the period of absence. If an absence can be anticipated, plans should be left the day before the absence occurs. Because absences cannot always be anticipated, emergency lesson plans should be kept on file in a location designated by the principal.
• Delivery of instruction that will ensure attainment of educational goals and objectives. Each teacher will prepare daily well-prepared lesson plans (see Policy- 3120 – Lesson Planning) to help ensure superior delivery of the curriculum program.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will participate in all required staff meetings and student academic meetings, including required meetings for students with special needs, in a professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will complete and transmit all required reports and other documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will respond to all parent inquiries, complaints and/or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Teachers and other licensed employees should direct complaints regarding the work environment to the appropriate supervisor(s). Further, they should avoid confrontations with co-workers, including but not limited to, engaging in actions or conversations which the employee knows or should know will result in an actual disruption.
• Teachers and other licensed employees will manage students’ behavior to minimize disruption to the educational environment and refer students, as necessary, to the administration for disciplinary action.
• Teachers and other licensed employees are responsible for seeking clarification whenever unsure about any of the requirements of this policy.

The failure or unwillingness of a teacher to comply with professional standards of conduct and performance may result in contract non-renewal or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment. In all matters concerning a teacher’s compliance with this policy, consideration shall be given to the impact on the education of a student or group of students and on the overall educational environment of the school.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

Work for licensed positions is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, or perform repetitive motions;
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data;
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts;
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools;
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work;
• observe general surroundings and activities;
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly;
• safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• establish positive relationships with students;
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions;
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations;
• work with both children and adults with disabilities;
• talk, i.e., express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words; and
• hear, i.e., perceive nature of sounds by ear.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the school.

Position Type: Full-Time

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ms. Sandra Bare , Principal
• Southern Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]