Second Grade Teacher

Overview EC Self-Contained Teacher – Wayne County Public Schools Position Type Exceptional Children/ EC Self-Contained Teacher Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in education with valid teaching certificate in North Carolina. Reports To Reports To: Principal Job Goal Job Goal: Responsibilities To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school, district and state guidelines. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision. Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and carry out non-instructional duties as required or assigned. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal. Terms of Employment Ten-month employment / FLSA Exempt Starting Salary and/or Grade Salary based on state salary scale Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of teachers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents. Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested. Demonstrate strong content knowledge. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment. Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students. Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes. Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Physical Requirements Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. As necessary, prolonged and irregular hours of duty and weekend work and availability for work related communication. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force to move objects; classification consistent with light work. Disclaimer The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position. Postings current as of 7/19/2026. This information is subject to change without notice. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr