Tyrrell County Public Schools

P. O. Box 328 - Columbia, N.C. 27925

JOB DESCRIPTION
TEACHER
Salary: State Salary schedule for teachers
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervises: N/a
Work Week Schedule: Monday – Friday; must be available some nights
Work Hours: 40
Months per year: 10

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position shall assist with the promotion of high standards and expectations for all students.

The person in this position will encourage students by helping them understand the importance and relevance of learning,
accepting responsibility for and demonstrating pride in their education.

The person in this position shall possess the ability to communicate openly and clearly with school personnel, students
and parents as appropriate about student’s academic progress.

The person in this position shall support other staff to ensure that students’ personal and social needs are met for school.

The person in this position shall organize and maintain files necessary for students’ records and program success.

The person in this position shall complete tasks as deemed appropriate by the school administrator(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Instructional Leadership:
- Assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for students
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of the SCS for teaching area
- Creates, modifies and implements a curriculum map to assist with mastery of the SCS for all students
- Assists in report preparation as needed to make data driven decisions
- Assists students by providing academic support as needed

Student Leadership:
- Implements developmentally appropriate student programs that will assist them with success in the 21st
century
- Provides assistance with academic, career, personal/social skills, goals and plans for students
- Interprets and utilizes student data to support student progress
- Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and other school environments

Public Relations:
- Provides appropriate information to school personnel regarding teaching area
- Assists in the communication between the school, teachers and parents to support student success
- Establishes a professional rapport with students, staff and community members to earn their respect
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, all school staff, students, parents and community
members as needed
- Have excellent oral and written skills
 Professional Growth:
- Participates in professional growth activities to enhance learning and teaching strategies
- Participates in school committees as appropriate
- Participates in all required meetings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Prepare creative lessons that meet the stated SCS objectives and, as much as possible, meets the needs
interests and abilities of students
2. Maintain appropriate lesson plans and be able to produce written evidence of instructional preparation
when requested by administration
3. Consistently meet and instruct in assigned classes at the designated times
4. Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and
enables students to achieve learning objectives
5. Provide for instruction that meets the needs of all students
6. Establish clear objectives and goals for all lessons, units and activities and effectively communicate
objectives to students and parents
7. Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable
each student to achieve learning objectives
8. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by TCS administrative policy and NCDPI
9. Assist with the implementation of all policies and rules related to student conduct and maintains order in
the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
10. Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the
instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
11. Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community members that reflect
recognition and respect of every individual
12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
13. Share responsibility for the total school program
14. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands- Light physical work required occasionally up to 20 pounds lifting
Work Environment- Inside with some occasional outside environments; direct contact with staff, students,
and parents

The following signatures acknowledges that the supervisors has verified the accuracy of this position
description and job duties and has discussed requirements with the employee. In addition the supervisor
has informed the employee of work performance expectations.
Administrator/Supervisor __________________________________________ Date _____________

Employee Print ___________________________________

Signature _________________________________________ Date __________________