Teaching Position 26-27

POSITION TITLE: Teacher TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 MonthsDATE: 5/16/2018 DATE OF LAST REVISION: December2025FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: TEACHER SCALECLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED STATUS: Full-TimeJOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, a teacher will plan, organize, and implement anappropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment thatguides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating aclassroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity andinterest of students.Essential Job Functions Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials thatfacilitate active learning Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individualstudent educational goals and needs Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities infurtherance of curriculum goals Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs Provide Supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learningenvironmentDuties & ResponsibilitiesList most important duties first Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and UnionCounty Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere toconfidentiality requirements of state and federal law. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules andprocedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parentsregarding student progress and individual needs Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through theutilization of relevant technology and instruction. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants,and volunteers their responsibilities. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sportingactivities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.Union County Public SchoolsJob Description Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacherconferences.Job FunctionsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIALMinimum Qualifications Desirable Qualification Bachelor's Degree in education or in arelated area that will qualify forlicensure as a teacher by the NorthCarolina Department of PublicInstruction Masters in education or related area.Type Of Skill And/Or Required Licensing/Certification Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skillsin order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobinclude: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment includingusing pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.PROBLEM SOLVING Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; andproblem solving with equipment is moderate. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural,or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) ofdata, people or thingsCOMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groupCUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading,workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higherlearning. Other related duties as assignedUnion County Public SchoolsJob DescriptionPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKEnvironment:Strength: Sedentary/Medium - Exert force 10-25 lbs., frequently; and up to 10 lbs., constantly;or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching,handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person orover the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in atypical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, aVDT screen, or other monitoring devices.Environmental Conditions: Varies from indoors exposure to outside weather conditionsExposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.Hazards: Uneven walking/working surfaces, communicable diseases, cleaning chemicals,lifting/carrying of materials, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related tospecific assignment).Additional Physical Requirement: Physical Ed TeachersLifting (G-W, W-S, S-A) 11-20lbs.,50 lb. maxPush/Pull 0-5 Lbs.Bend/Squat/Stoop/Kneel 15 minutes/hr. minimumSitting (Sedentary Work) 90 minutes max. per instance (will vary bybased on elementary, middle and highschool scheduling)Standing/Walking 30-40 minutes/hour; Up to 4 hourscontinuous Max; Note: Based on facilitylayout; use of stairs may be applicableArms above shoulders: 15 mins./hr. - maxHands/Wrists: Continuous; may vary based on activityIn compliance with Federal Law, Union County Public Schools administers all education programs,employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex,race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.