NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

                                                      Excellence in Education

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  

Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months / 200 days 

SUPERVISOR:

Principal or Designee

FLSA STATUS:  

Exempt

 

 

 

General Description

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Nottoway County Public Schools.  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.

 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; to hear, understand speech, and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, crawl, walk, push, pull, and reach overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of effective instructional practices; child and adolescent development; the teaching and learning process; teaching special populations of students (e.g., ELLs, Gifted, SWDs, etc.); appropriate classroom management techniques within a Response to Intervention/ Multi-tiered System of Support framework.  Skilled at developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and colleagues; excellent oral and written communication. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and an education reflective of cultural awareness and responsiveness; ability to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community members. 

 

Requirements

 

Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS) assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. NCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.