Date:  April 1, 2026

Position:  Teacher (K-2), Multiple Postions 

 

Location:  Rock Springs Elemenary School

 

Terms of Contract:  10 months, full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To:  Principal

Monthly Salary:  Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)

 

FLSA:  EXEMPT

 

Qualifications/Requirements:  Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area.

 

Goal:  To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

 

Duties:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities


• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district


• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil


• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction


• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom


• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports


• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program


• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems


• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers


• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities


• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records


• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day


• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program


• Participate in curriculum development programs as required


• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities


• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects


• Other duties as assigned

 

Application Deadline:  Position Open Until Filled

 

Position Available:  August 6, 2026

 

Application Process:  All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

 

Brian Palmer, Principal

[email protected]

Rock Springs Elementary School

3633 Highway 16 N

Denver, NC 28037

Phone: 704-483-2281

Fax: 704-483-1633

 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,

HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX