Career and Technical Education
Middle School CTE Teacher
Position Summary
The Middle School Teacher is responsible for delivering effective instruction, supporting student growth, and upholding school and district policies. The teacher is expected to comply with all Board policies, directives from supervisors, and the professional standards outlined in the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System.
Reports To: Building Principal
Employment Status: Full-Time, Certified, 10-Month Position
Minimum Qualifications
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Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality instruction using hands-on, project-based, and standards-aligned learning experiences.
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Develop and implement lesson plans that address diverse learning needs and support student growth.
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Assess student performance using a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Maintain accurate records of student achievement, attendance, and classroom activities.
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Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.
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Integrate employability skills, career exploration, and industry-relevant practices into classroom instruction.
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Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, families, business partners, and community stakeholders to enhance student learning opportunities.
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Manage instructional materials, equipment, supplies, and inventory in accordance with district procedures.
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Participate in school/district meetings, professional learning communities, training sessions, and ongoing professional development as needed or required.
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Foster partnerships with local businesses, industries, and community organizations to strengthen career awareness and work-based learning opportunities.
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders regarding academic progress, expectations, and student achievement.
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Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and lifelong learning.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or district leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to engage students through active learning and real-world applications.
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Effective classroom management and student relationship-building skills.
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Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to analyze student data and use results to improve instruction.
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Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools.
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Commitment to student-centered learning.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. There may be changing priorities and interruptions during the workday.
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Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
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Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.
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Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts, etc.
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Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using prescribed formats.
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Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
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Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
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Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.
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Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.
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Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
In compliance with federal law, NC Public Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
