Elementary School Teacher -- First Grade

About this role

• Overview: **POSITION PURPOSE:** Plans and provides for appropriate classroom learning experiences for students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
• Responsible for supervising students in a variety of school related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes; and communicating/interacting with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Additionally, is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices as well as monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** ***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)*** * Extensive knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices; * Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; * Effective time management and organizational skills; * Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points; * Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school; * Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; * Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum; * Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity; * Ability to motivate and inspire students; * Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment; * Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments; * Ability to maintain files and records; * Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community; * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, employees, and central office staff; * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
• ***EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE*** * Bachelor's degree in Education with appropriate subject area.
• ***CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS*** * Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in a teaching content area.
• **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Master's degree in a specific subject area.
• **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS)curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• * Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders are being used.
• * Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.
• * Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• * Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• * Uses an understanding of learning and development and establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• * plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• * Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.
• * Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• * Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
• * Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• **WORKING CONDITIONS:** ***PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT*** Must be able to use a variety of office equipment and classroom tools such as computers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.
• ***WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Must be able to work in an office and public-school environment and come into direct contact with employees, students, and the public.
• **EFFECTIVE DATE:**5/2023 **DISCLAIMER:** *The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.
• This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.*

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