6th GRADE SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

K-6 Teacher Deep Branch Elementary School - Lumberton, North Carolina Job ID: 5741337 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants. PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities; student movement in the classroom; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole‑class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students’ performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in‑class work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out‑of‑class work; affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time. MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system‑wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program. MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, and community. MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non‑Instructional Duties The teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools…consistent with Light Work. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge readily observable characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal to convey or exchange information. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read an assortment of documents and prepare correspondence, reports, and instructional materials. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas and perform basic arithmetic and statistical calculations. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately using office equipment. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to adapt to performance under stress and emergency situations. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear; must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly in inclusive activities. Ability to motivate students. Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment; 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. Position Type Full‑Time Salary $4,100 to $5,595 Per Month Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Ms. Martha Locklear, Principal Deep Branch 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