CLASSROOM TEACHER

Mooresville Graded School District South Elementary School - Mooresville, North Carolina Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher coupled with a North Carolina Teaching License in a specific content area. Special Considerations: Teachers should be well versed in using varied instructional methods to prepare students for life in the 21st century and beyond. An essential requirement is to demonstrate a vigorous disposition for continuous learning clearly aligned with the NC Standards of Instruction and MGSD Instructional Practices. The district expects every teacher to embrace the instructional responsibility for every child, every day, in every classroom and to demonstrate effective technology-rich lesson planning and implementation through authentic collaboration among colleagues; utilize a variety of assessment methods to meet the diverse learning needs of all students; and to effectively lead students in a manner that creates a classroom environment conducive for all students to experience academic, social, and emotional success. Reports to: School Administration (Principal and Assistant Principals) Supervises: All students within the school environment. Purpose of Position Create and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment where every student has a sense of belonging and is challenged to think critically about real‑world issues as it relates to NC Standards within the state curriculum. Ensure that students are provided the equal opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be promoted to the next grade level and earn a high school diploma. Establish healthy and appropriate relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the community in order to facilitate success for all students. Stay abreast of current trends in education to best meet the needs of all students and prepare them for a successful future in an ever‑evolving technological world. Keep a firm grasp and understanding of the required curriculum and continuously enhance knowledge by studying and acquiring materials, resources, and appropriate activities to best meet diverse learning needs. Plan and implement a program of instruction that aligns to the district philosophy, goals, and objectives outlined in the MGSD Strategic Plan along with the curriculum adopted by the state of North Carolina. Develop purposeful, comprehensive, and technology‑rich lesson plans appropriate to maximize student learning while enabling effective and varied instructional methods. Develop and administer formative and summative assessment methods to effectively monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and modify instruction as needed for student success. Plan and collaborate with Instructional Assistants, Co‑Teachers, Colleagues, and other Support Personnel in the instructional planning and delivery process to ensure student success. Recognize and identify gaps and/or deficiencies in student learning and make appropriate referrals for additional instructional assistance and intervention as needed. Use effective, efficient, and ethically appropriate oral and written expression when instructing students and communicating with all stakeholders. Develop, in accordance with district and school guidelines, reasonable rules, procedures, and expectations as a classroom management system for students to learn and practice appropriate classroom behavior. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, school equipment, materials, and facilities from hurt, harm, and danger. Shares in the responsibility of supervising students in all areas of the school facility on a daily basis and arranges for adult supervision when unexpected circumstances require a brief absence from classroom assignment. Establishes and maintains cooperative and positive relationships with colleagues. Works in partnership with parents to strengthen the educational program for all children. Communicates positively in public to all stakeholders about school and district educational programming. Maintains appropriate and ethical work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, appropriate management of planning time during the workday, and abiding by the rules of the organization as a public role model for students and the community. Keeps all student records and information confidential in accordance with accepted professional ethics along with state and federal laws. Upholds and enforces school board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations at all times. Continues professional growth and enhanced knowledge through attendance to workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate and relevant professional organizations. Cooperates with school administration in planning appropriate in‑service training programs at the school or district level. Participates in all faculty, staff, department, grade level, and committee meetings as required. Evaluation and Measurement of Performance All teachers are evaluated using the North Carolina Educator Effectiveness System, formal and informal classroom walkthroughs, along with formal and informal observations by School Administration and Central Services Administration. Terms of Employment 10, 11, or 12 month contract with salary commensurate with the NC State Teacher Salary Schedule as outlined by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Full benefits package offered with full‑time employment. Position Type Full‑Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Cheryl Dortch, Principal South Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education