Elementary Teacher

Polk County Schools
Saluda, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2024 CLOSED ON 5/14/2024

Job Posting for Elementary Teacher at Polk County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION
K-1-2 Teacher


Position Code:

Department: Saluda School

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher Assistant

Job Summary: To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.

Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
  • Develop a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
  • Design unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
  • Differentiate instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
  • Plan for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
  • Prepare clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.
2. Deliver well-organized, well-connected, smoothly flowing lessons that encourage active student participation and that promote understanding.
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
  • Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
  • Create a “respect for all” environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes, lunch, recess.
  • Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
  • Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
  • Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.
4. Analyze test data and other diagnostic information and use this information in planning.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
8. Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
  • Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely
manner.
11. Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
  • Develop a plan for professional growth and participate in staff development activities.
A (arts integrated) staff development is a requirement.
  • Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to
job performance.
  • Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
  • Develop and implement PEP’s as needed.
  • Attend all meetings:
  • Faculty.
  • Grade level.
  • Staff development.
  • Others as required.
18. Serve as a positive representative of the school in the community.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
  • Have or be eligible for NC licensure in Elementary Education
  • Previous experience with young children preferred


Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.

Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting, dealing with sick children, and some contact with bodily fluids. The ability to climb steps is necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
3-4-5 Teacher


Position Code:

Department: Saluda School

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary:
To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.

Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
  • Develop a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
  • Design unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
  • Differentiate instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
  • Plan for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
  • Prepare clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.
2. Deliver well-organized, well-connected, smoothly flowing lessons that require active student participation and that students understand.
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
  • Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
  • Create a “respect for all” environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes, lunch, recess.
  • Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
  • Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
  • Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.
4. Analyze test data and other diagnostic information and use this information in planning.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
  • Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
9. Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely
manner.
11. Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
  • Develop a plan for professional growth and participate in staff development activities.
A (arts integrated) staff development is a requirement.
  • Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to
job performance.
  • Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
  • Develop and implement PEP’s as needed.
  • Attend all meetings:
  • Faculty.
  • Grade level.
  • Staff development.
  • Others as required.
18. Serve as a positive representative of the school in the community.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
  • Have or be eligible for NC licensure in Elementary Education
  • Previous experience with young children preferred


Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.

Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting and dealing with sick children. Must have the ability to climb steps and to stand up for an extended time.
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