Elementary Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Teacher TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
DATE: 5/16/2018 DATE OF LAST REVISION: December

2025

FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: TEACHER SCALE
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED STATUS: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, a teacher will plan, organize, and implement an
appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that
guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a
classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and
interest of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that
   facilitate active learning

2. Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individual
   student educational goals and needs

3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in
   furtherance of curriculum goals

4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs

5. Provide Supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning
   environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first

1. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and Union
   County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to
   confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
2. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
   procedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
   regarding student progress and individual needs
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the
   utilization of relevant technology and instruction.
5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants,
   and volunteers their responsibilities.
6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting
   activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.

Union County Public Schools
Job Description

7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher
   conferences.
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL
   JOB FUNCTIONS
   Minimum Qualifications Desirable Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in education or in a

related area that will qualify for
licensure as a teacher by the North
Carolina Department of Public
Instruction

• 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 skills

in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including
using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
PROBLEM SOLVING

• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and

problem 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) of
data, people or things
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations

8. Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading,
   workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher
   learning.
9. Other related duties as assigned

Union County Public Schools
Job Description

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
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 or
over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a
typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, a
VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.
Environmental Conditions: Varies from indoors exposure to outside weather conditions
Exposure 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 to
specific assignment).
Additional Physical Requirement: Physical Ed Teachers
Lifting (G-W, W-S, S-A) 11-20lbs.,50 lb. max
Push/Pull 0-5 Lbs.
Bend/Squat/Stoop/Kneel 15 minutes/hr. minimum
Sitting (Sedentary Work) 90 minutes max. per instance (will vary by
based on elementary, middle and high
school scheduling)

Standing/Walking 30-40 minutes/hour; Up to 4 hours
continuous Max; Note: Based on facility
layout; use of stairs may be applicable

Arms above shoulders: 15 mins./hr. - max
Hands/Wrists: Continuous; may vary based on activity

In 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.