Computer Science_High School /Middle School

Required Background Check

In addition to the online job application, we require a completed background authorization form from all prospective applicants.  Please print and return the background authorization form linked below and return it to  to the Arapahoe Charter Human Resources Office.  Background forms may be returned by mail to Arapahoe Charter School c/o Human Resources, 9005 NC 306 HWY S., Arapahoe, NC 28510 or by email to HR@arapahoecharter.org.

Required Background Authorization Form

Summary: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students.
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school improvement plan.
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students. 
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to him/her.
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
• Advising and co-operating with the Lower and Upper School Directors, the CEO, and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in the observation of class teaching practice by the Lower and Upper School Directors, and participating in in-service education and training courses, as well as, in continuing professional development (PD) opportunities.
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school, for the better organization and administration of the school.
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Lower and Upper School Directors.
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance.
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care.
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organization, order and discipline of the school.
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.
• Participating in and contributing to IEP conferences and collaborating with parents, EC staff, and other professionals/stakeholders working with the student.
• Together with the EC staff, developing and implementing the Individual Educational Programme (IEP) of students with Individual Educational Needs and participating in IEP meetings.
• Liaising and collaborating with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with statemented students.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Lower School Director, Upper School Director, Executive Director, or the Board.