Middle School Teachers

Martin County Schools is currently accepting applications for Middle School Teachers Teachers for the upcoming school year. Sites and specific grade levels/subject areas are to be determined.  

These are 10-month positions, and the salary is based on the state salary scale for teachers, plus local supplement (paid half in November and half in April).

Candidates must have or be immediately eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in their area of interest.

Interested individuals without this license should visit the links below for more information regarding the alternative licensure process. (All licenses require the candidate to have earned at least a Bachelor's Degree.)

• Residency Model License Pathways (from dpi.nc.gov)
• List of Approved Educator Preparation Programs (from dpi.nc.gov)

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MAJOR FUNCTION:  Management of Instructional Time 

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior   

The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities—whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation 

The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of  success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance

The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students’ performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback

The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction

The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment

The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community. 

MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non-Instructional Duties

The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.  Performs other related work as required.
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Please direct any specific licensure or employment questions to hr@martin.k12.nc.us.