CTE Central Middle

Gates County Schools Job Description CTE - MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER PRIMARY FUNCTION: The College and Career Ready labs provide students with the opportunity to explore different career pathways while building important skills for the 21st century. Students engage in authentic problem-based learning experiences as they discover their interests and aptitudes. The teacher facilitates the students as they rotate through a series of modules. POSITION: 10-month SALARY: Salary to be determined by the DPI state policy schedule Reports to: Principal QUALIFICATIONS Licensing/Certification Minimum Bachelor's degree from an approved educator preparation program Hold or be able to obtain a North Carolina Teachers License with a specific endorsement in the area to which assigned (765, 710, 720, or 820) Must obtain a completion certificate in Paxton-Patterson College and Career Ready labs training Experience: Must have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To practice and promote positive interaction with and among students To demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and an interest in students To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students To demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught To demonstrate the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests To maintain an organized program of instruction based on long-range plans and in accordance to the curriculum and grade/subject expected outcomes. To exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans, including the utilization of appropriate materials and resources, varied teaching techniques and learning activities To communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students To use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, and to support instructional objectives To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons To maintain discipline appropriate to learning situations To keep students on task and to use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline To comply with school and school board policies and regulations To work cooperatively with the total staff To relate positively to parents and other community representatives To demonstrate professional growth To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports To demonstrate command of the English language, both spoken and written To accept responsibilities outside of the classroom as they relate to the school To use instructional and planning time effectively To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care To perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal or designee PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to accurately observe in a variety of settings. Both receptive and expressive hearing and speech skills are required in order to fulfill the daily tasks of a teacher. The teacher is expected to perform all physical requirements inherent to a public school classroom setting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor classroom conditions and regularly works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is typically performed in a classroom setting. Daily contact is made with all classified employees, teachers, administrators, and students in person. SUPERVISORY ROLE: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants TE FLSA STATUS: Exempt This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.