Position Code:
Department: Polk County Middle School
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary: To provide high quality, active learning experiences for PCMS students in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:

• Developing a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
• Designing unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
• Differentiating instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
• Planning for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
• Preparing clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.

2. Deliver well-organized, well-connected, smoothly flowing lessons that require active student participation and that students understand.
3. Effectively manage student behavior.

• Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
• Create a respect-for-all environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
• Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes and lunch.
• Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
• Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
• Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.

4. Analyze test data and other diagnostic information and use this information in planning.
5. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
6. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
7. Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
8. Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.
9. Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely manner.
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10. Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
11. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
12. Develop a plan for professional growth aligned to school improvement goals and personal professional growth.
13. Actively participate in school and county staff development activities..
14. Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to job performance.
15. Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
16. Demonstrate a sincerely caring attitude toward students.
17. Demonstrate an understanding that flexibility is a key element in the successful operation of a school.
Other Functions:
1. Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
1. Have or be eligible for NC licensure in middle school subject area of assignment
2. Previous experience with middle school students preferred
Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires walking and moderate lifting. Must have the ability to stand up for an extended time.