Teacher- 3rd Grade

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •NC Teaching License in appropriate subject area
• •Qualifications to obtain a NC teaching license
• •Ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• •Ability to lift weights above 30 pounds (rarely)
• •Ability to handle/works with biohazards
• •Ability to drive automotive equipment
• •Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• •Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts
• •Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, contracts, policies, handbooks, budgets
• •Ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• •Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking
• •Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form
• •Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• •Ability to record and deliver information
• •Ability to explain procedures
• •Ability to give oral and written instructions
• •Ability to utilize mathematical formulas
• •Ability to add and subtract
• •Ability to multiply and divide
• •Ability to utilize decimals and percentages
• •Ability to apply principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statistical theory
• •Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
• •Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately
• •Ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools
• •Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• •Ability to be adaptable to performing under stress
• •Ability to perform under emergency situations
• •Ability to talk and hear
• •Ability to communicate via telephone
• •Knowledge of diverse cultures
• •Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• •Knowledge of the content appropriate to teaching specialty
• •Knowledge of the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught
• •Knowledge of how students think and learn
• •Knowledge of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students
• •Ability to use a variety of instructional methods
• •Ability to integrate and utilize technology in instruction
• •Ability to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Ability to help students work in teams
• •Ability to communicate effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students
• •Ability to use multiple indicators to evaluate student progress
• •Ability to analyze student learning systematically and critically
• •Ability to participate in continued, high quality professional development
• •Ability to function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment
• •Ability to uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct
• •Ability to maintain high expectations for all students
• •Ability to adapt teaching for the benefit of students with special needs
• •Ability to collaborate with specialists
• •Ability to improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and Community
• •Ability to collaborate with colleagues
• •Ability to use a variety of data sources for planning
• •Ability to choose methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students
• •Ability to encourage students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions
• •Ability to teach the importance of cooperation and collaboration
• •Ability to maintain appropriate work habits
• •Ability to attend workshops, seminars and conferences
• •Ability to attend staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings
• •Ability to attend staff-development sessions
• •Ability to respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers
• •Ability to supervise students in areas of the school
• •Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned
• •Ability to uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations
• •Ability to adhere to health and safety policies
• •Ability to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• •Ability to communicate with parents in a timely manner
• •Ability to maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community
• •Ability to evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis
• •Ability to provide progress and interim reports for feedback
• •Ability to develop lesson plans and instructional materials
• •Ability to provide effective teaching strategies
• •Ability to maintain effective classroom management
• •Ability to recognize and address learning and behavior issues
• •Ability to understand developmental appropriateness of materials
• •Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• •Ability to lead in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students' learning
• •Ability to work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community
• •Ability to lead the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession
• •Ability to advocate for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
• •Ability to provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults
• •Ability to encourage a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible
• •Ability to treat students as individuals
• •Ability to appreciate differences and valuing contributions
• •Ability to collaborate with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
• •Ability to know the ways in which learning takes place
• •Ability to plan instruction appropriate for students
• •Ability to incorporate 21st century life skills into teaching
• •Ability to think systematically and critically about student learning
• •Ability to link professional growth to professional goals
• •Ability to understand that change is constant