Global Scholars Teacher - Valid NC Licensure Required

ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB: Global Scholars Teacher 
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Ira B. Jones Elementary School
CONTACT: Ruafika.Cobb@acsgmail.net

Global Scholars (Magnet Theme) 

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and instruction to develop, implement, and sustain a quality Magnet program at Jones Elementary School. This position assists teachers and administrators in the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational goals of the School's Magnet Program*.

*The mission of the Jones Magnet Program of Global Scholars is to develop students who understand themselves and their role within their school, local, and global communities. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and teach units reflecting the Jones magnet theme (K-5)
• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement curriculum-related theme(s) integration across the disciplines, including school-wide thematic units and service learning projects. 
• Provide daily direct instruction to students (K-5).
• Support a culturally responsive school/community climate in which students feel safe and engaged.
• Coordinate enrichment activities such as field trips, speakers, and educational presentations aligned to the school's magnet theme, and which support school/district goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including attending required professional learning opportunities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the District and School policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to effectively present information to faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Google Apps for Education and current digital tools and technology. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Desirable: Master's Degree in Education and two years of Magnet School teaching and/or coordinator experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NC Teachers License

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  
 
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk, and drive a car. Must be able to lift boxes up to 10 pounds.  Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.

Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read and write simple forms. 

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and legibly in Standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:  Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately when using computers and other technology.

Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as maintenance equipment and classroom supplies.   Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:  Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.