• Create fair, inclusive, and equitable classroom communities.
• Create clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
• Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
• Foster a growth mindset in the classroom.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and regularly with students and families.
• Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment.
• Develop innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructionist approaches.
• Utilize instructional materials to support evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess the progress of students and use data to inform teaching strategies.
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis using formative and summative assessments.
• Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings, PLT (Professional Learning Teams) meetings, and other committee meetings.
• Engage in opportunities for enhanced professional development to stay current in innovative teaching practices affecting the whole child.
• Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
• Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
• Additional requirements include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.