Physical Education Teacher

English Language Teacher (6-9)While serving in this role, the individual must hold a current North Carolina Professional Educators license for his/her area of assignment. Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educators license in Health and Physical Education (K-12). If you wish to apply, please complete the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction online application at lcpsnc.tedk12.com Current employees must select internal candidate, attach letter of interest and resume' on the vacancy at the above website.Classroom TeacherJob DescriptionJob Goals:To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development in the 21st century.Performance Responsibilities:Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learnersAbility to plan, coordinate and continuously improve instructionAbility to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the dataMust be able to use a variety of technology and classroom toolsAbility to manage instructional time and student behaviorAbility to motivate studentsAbility to consult with parents, teachers, administrators and the community to enhance the learning of studentsAbility to monitor student performanceAbility to interact within the educational environmentAdditional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks:Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicablePerform other related work as requiredQualifications:Minimum Bachelor's degree from an approved education program in subject areaNC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching LicenseStrong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential StandardsKnowledge and Skills:Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate LeadershipThe Teacher:Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students' learningDemonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning communityLeads the teaching profession by striving to improve the professionAdvocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learningDemonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional ConductStandard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of StudentsThe Teacher:Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexibleEmbraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse culturesTreats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributionsAdapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialistsWorks collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and communityStandard III: Teachers Know the Content They TeachThe Teacher:Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of StudyKnows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroomRecognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taughtMakes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadlyStandard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their StudentsThe Teacher:Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learnPlans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planningUses a variety of instructional methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of studentsIntegrates and utilizes technology in instruction by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learningHelps students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusionsHelps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaborationCommunicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by studentsUses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progressStandard V: Teachers Reflect on Their PracticeThe Teacher:Analyzes student learning by thinking systematically and critically about student learningLinks professional growth to professional goals by participating in continued, high quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practicesFunctions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment by understanding that change is constantReports to: PrincipalTerm of Employment: 10 Months, unless otherwise specifiedSalary: North Carolina Teacher Salary Scale + $2,000 SupplementEvaluation: Performance will be evaluated in the NC Educator Effectiveness System, in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnelDISCLAIMERThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.