Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher coupled with a North Carolina Teaching License in

the content area for which you desire to teach.

Special Considerations: Staff must have excellent verbal and written communication skills,

excellent classroom management strategies, and extensive knowledge of PBIS and other positive

behavior practices. Persons in this position also must possess the ability to effectively collaborate

with others, work with diverse groups of people, create positive and energetic environments and

maintain emotional control under stress. Training in CPI is required but the district will provide

training if needed.

Reports to: School Administration (Principal and Assistant Principals)

Supervises: All students within the school environment.

General Statement of Job

Under the direction of the School Principal with support of the Mental Health Coordinator, and

MGSD behavior team, the Therapeutic Support Classroom (TSC) teacher is responsible for the

academic, behavioral and social/emotional needs of students who qualify for the program.

Person(s) in this role must possess a high level of knowledge in the continuum of behavioral

support services and instruction in the 3-5 curriculum.

Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations: The teacher will create a classroom behavior management system to ensure each child is

provided positive interventions and supports that promote student-teacher relationships

and foster a positive climate within the classroom. The teacher should follow the standard course of study, addressing the specific needs of

the students through individualization, differentiation and collaboration with multiple

team members ensuring a smooth transition back to their general education settings. The teacher should provide direct behavioral instruction in using replacement behaviors

that aligns with Behavior Intervention Plan goals. The teacher is expected to collect data and monitor progress of individual students and

collaborate with the problem solving team or Individual Education Plan team to adjust

interventions for student success.

When behavioral and academic problems arise, the teacher is responsible for

documenting the interaction and contacting the parents. The teacher should also keep

attendance and grade records as required by the school. Build meaningful relationships with students as individuals, parents and caregivers Provide for the general social/emotional well-being of students Identify academic and behavior strategies for students who are placed in the classroom

due to significant behavioral needs Collaborate with school personnel to include: teachers (curricular & non-curricular),

mental health professionals, teacher assistants, parents and stakeholders to coordinate

student goals and expectations Schedule and participate in regular team/program meetings Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor sensory activities to meet the needs of

the students Review and understand students' Individualized Education Plans, Behavior Intervention

Plans, Psychological reports, Social Service reports. Ensure the necessary support staff is provided student information to complete their

duties safely and effectively Ongoing home/school coordination for outside services and supports Teach combined grade classes and/or teach multiple subjects.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent classroom management strategies and plan Knowledge of PBIS and other positive behavior practices Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to effectively collaborate with others Ability to work with diverse groups of people Ability to maintain complete confidentiality Well-organized and committed Creative, positive and energetic Maintain emotional control under stress

Public Relations and Professional Code of Conduct Establishes and maintains cooperative and positive relationships with colleagues. Works in partnership with parents to strengthen the educational program for all children. Communicates positively in public to all stakeholders about school and district educational

programming.

Maintains appropriate and ethical work habits, including regular and punctual attendance,

appropriate management of planning time during the workday, and abiding by the rules of

the organization as public role models for students and the community. Keeps all student records and information confidential in accordance with accepted

professional ethics along with state and federal laws. Upholds and enforces school board policy, administrative procedures, and school

rules/regulations at all times in all situations.

Professional Growth Continues professional growth and enhanced knowledge through attendance to workshops,

seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate and relevant professional organizations. Cooperates with school administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs

at the school or district level. Participates in all faculty, staff, department, grade level, and committee meetings, as

required.

Evaluation and Measurement of Performance: All teachers are evaluated using the North

Carolina Educator Effectiveness System, formal and informal classroom walkthroughs, along

with formal and informal observations by School Administration and Central Services

Administration.

Terms of Employment: 10 month contract with salary commensurate with the NC State

Teacher Salary Schedule as outlined by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Full benefits package offered with full-time employment.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work

performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted

as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of

employees to this job.