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General Description

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS).  Develops, evaluates, and modifies instructional materials and resources so that instructional needs of students are met. Establishes and maintains a classroom environment that is supportive of students’ intellectual, physical, emotional, and social well-being so that each student may experience success. Supervises students in a variety of settings. Monitors use of materials, equipment, and resources for maintenance and care. Engages in two-way communication regularly with parents and students regarding the student’s progress. Participates in on-going professional development for continued growth in the profession. Maintains accurate records. Meets deadlines. Follows required policies and procedures. 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have, or be eligible for, a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.  Ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning.  Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.  Skilled in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students in a manner that, as much as possible, meets the interests and abilities of students assigned to the class.

• Regularly incorporates reading and writing into lessons and activities.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated on a regular and consistent basis.

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.

• Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

• Uses the curriculum adopted by NCPS to plan, teach, and evaluate (formally and informally) daily instructional activities.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with NCPS guidelines regarding student behavior management.

• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.

• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community members which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

• Communicates regularly with parents and makes self-available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, NCPS policy and administrative regulation.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.

• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

• Performs other duties as required.