ELA Teacher (8th Grade)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• •Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs
• •Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• •Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
• •Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
• •Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
• •Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc
• •Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc, using prescribed format
• •Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• •Requires the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form
• •Requires the ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• •Requires the ability to record and deliver information
• •Requires the ability to explain procedures
• •Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal and counseling terminology
• •Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas
• •Requires the ability to add and subtract
• •Requires the ability to multiply and divide
• •Requires the ability to utilize decimals and percentages
• •Requires the ability to apply the principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statistical theory
• •Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
• •Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment
• •Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools
• •Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• •Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
• •Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• •Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations
• •Requires the ability to talk and hear
• •Must be able to communicate via telephone
• •Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity
• •Ability to motivate students
• •Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• •Ability to perform general clerical duties
• •Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• •Ability to operate common office machines
• •Ability to maintain basic files and records
• •Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments