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School Educator/Teacher

Employer
Innovative School District
Location
Rowland, North Carolina
Salary
North Carolina State Salary Schedule

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In 2016, the North Carolina General Assembly established in law a new school district, created to improve student outcomes in low-performing schools across the state. The North Carolina Innovative School District (ISD) partners with local communities to design and implement strategies for school improvement, creating innovative conditions for accelerating student achievement. We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic K5 educators to complement our team. Ideal candidates will be passionate about what they do and driven to maximize student achievement and success.

Southside Ashople Elementary school is located in the small rural community of Rowland, NC near the South Carolina border. Rowland, known as the “town of a thousand friends, it surrounded by rich farmland on the southern coastal plain of Robeson County, NC at the intersection of several major highways, including I95.

Wrightsville Beach, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC are only 90 minutes from Rowland, and several universities and community colleges are just a short drive away, including UNC Pembroke, Fayetteville State University, Robeson Community College and Sand Hills Community College.

 

School Educator Job Description

 

Salary:                  NC State Certified Teachers Salary Schedule plus supplement

Reports to:         School Operator/Principal

Supervises:        May coordinate and direct the activities of Educational Partners

Job Goals:           To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development in the 21st century

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area
  • NC Teaching License or have qualifications to obtain a NC teaching license.
  • Strong background in NC Standard Course of Study
  • Experience with the Core Knowledge Curriculum, the Core Knowledge Language Arts Program, the Singapore Math Curriculum and the Core Virtues Curriculum will be a plus to any candidate. Previous work experience with NWEA MAP Testing and Compass Learning (Now through Enguinty) also enhances any applicant.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction
  • Ability to analyze situations, determine options, and make appropriate decisions based on the data
  • Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools
  • Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior
  • Ability to motivate students
  • Ability to consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and the community to enhance the learning of students
  • Ability to monitor student performance
  • Ability to interact within the educational environment
  • Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned
  • Ability to perform other duties assigned by the School Operator/Principal

Knowledge and Skills:

STANDARD I
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

The Teacher:

a)       Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning

b)      Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community

c)       Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession

d)      Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning

e)      Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct

STANDARD II:
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

The Teacher:

a)       Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible

b)      Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures

c)       Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions

d)      Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists

e)      Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community

STANDARD III:
Teachers Know the Content They Teach

The Teacher:

a)       Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

b)      Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom

c)       Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught

d)      Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly

STANDARD IV:
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

The Teacher:

a)       Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn

b)      Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning

c)       Uses a variety of instructional methods by choosing methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students

d)      Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning

e)      Helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skill s by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions

f)        Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration

g)       Communicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students

h)      Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progress

STANDARD V:
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice

The Teacher:

a)       Analyzes student learning by thinking systematically and critically about student learning

b)      Links professional growth to professional goals by participating in continued, high quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices

c)       Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment by understanding that change is constant

Term of Employment:   *10 Months, unless otherwise specified.

                * 10-months and an additional 2-week training that is required in the first year of employment

 

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

 

The Innovative School District selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all positions with Innovative School District

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with state government must attach a Form DD-214

The work experience section on the application must be completed, as a resume in lieu of work experience will not be accepted.

 

INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

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