PORT Human Services Teacher (50%) (330137L)

This is a 12 month 50% position. 

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: State Salary Schedule plus local supplement

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Current North Carolina Teacher Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of two years as a teacher (must meet state teacher certification eligibility requirements)

Purpose:

• Act as a positive, supportive role model who guides and influences group activities on a consistent basis that enhances the youth’s confidence and self-esteem
• Ensure the progress and welfare of each student and the group through educational programs
• Provide challenging, rigorous and relevant educational experiences for each student affording them the opportunity to achieve their full academic, intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential

Essential Job Functions: 

• Plan, prepare, deliver and/or direct instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences, including opportunities for them to explore application of higher-order thinking skills and to investigate new approaches to applying their learning
• Design and use various instructional strategies, innovations and activities that are research-based and reflective of best practice and compatible with the total program effort
• Differentiate instruction and educational programs and/or projects to meet students’ special interests, learning styles and identified level of academic achievement, intellectual and physical ability/social and emotional functioning
• Provide students with regular and ready access to instructional technology and comprehensive materials that support the instructional program
• Maintain knowledge of and implement established curriculum based on clearly defined state standards and integrate subject matter through effective thematic development
• Provide individualized instruction to meet students’ needs in basic skills development in English, Reading and Mathematics
• Provide vocational/career instruction as required
• Provide a positive academic learning climate where students are encouraged to be productive learners and take pride in their work
• Establish and deliver effective classroom management and organizational strategies to maximize time
• Ensure students are actively engaged in learning activities
• Facilitate on-line learning and collaborate with appropriate personnel
• Participate in development, implementation and revision of personal education plans for all program students to include IEP’s as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Perform any additional duties as required or assigned by the supervisor

Assessment:

• Conduct standardized and diagnostic testing as required
• Monitor, document and analyze student performance data and use results to make decisions to improve outcomes; performance data to include but not limited to standardized test results, progress monitoring data and classroom assessments

Communication:

• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students, parents, staff and community stakeholders to enhance instructional program

Physical and Cognitive Requirements: 

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, overhead projectors, and data projectors
• operate a motor vehicle
• compare, interpret, analyze and generate data and apply basic principles of statistics
• listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants
• respond appropriately to inquires or complaints
• use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with community
• read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts, spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and data
• write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• deal with abstract and concrete variables
• demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instruction and to make simple decisions
• interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions
• interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth
• communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology and by telephone and email
• hear, speak, read, record, and explain information, communication, and procedures
• perform basic math functions to understand and interpret data, to balance budgets
• deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and displaying emotional distress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations