Teacher-Social Studies-ELA-Temporary-Available 01/4/2027

Teacher-Social Studies-ELA-Temporary-Available 01/4/2027 Resume Required. Please view the job description below. For more information contact: Ronnie Hewitt at ronaldhewitt@davidson.k12.nc.us Title: Teacher Reports to: Principal Terms of Employment: 10 Months Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule Plus Supplement **GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB** To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development in the 21st century. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **STANDARD I:** *Teachers Demonstrate Leadership* The Teacher: *Leads in the classroom* by taking responsibility for all students’ learning. *Demonstrates leadership in the school* by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community. *Leads in the teaching profession* by striving to improve the profession. *Advocates for schools and students* by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning. *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: *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. *Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world* by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures. *Treats students as individuals* by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions. *Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs* by collaborating with specialists. *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: *Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.* *Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty* by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom. *Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline* by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught. *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: *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. *Plans instruction appropriate for students* by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning. *Uses a variety of instruction methods* by choosing methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students. *Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction* by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning. *Helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills* by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions. *Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities* by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration. *Communicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students.* *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: *Analyzes student learning* by thinking systematically and critically about student learning. *Links professional growth to professional goals* by participating in continued, high quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices. *Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment* by understanding that change is constant. **STANDARD VI:** *Teachers Contribute to the Academic Success of Students* **ADDITIONAL****JOB****FUNCTIONS** ================================== Performs other related work as required **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ========================= Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, hearing, talking, and repetitive motions. While performing the responsibility of this job the employee is regularly expected to stand and walk and sometimes has to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. **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 this job.