About This Role
Collaborating with other teachers to evaluate and discuss students' needs and progress is a core part of this teaching role at Providence Elementary School. The teacher will provide guidance and instruction to students, contributing to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens within the Huntsville City School System.
Responsibilities
- Plan comprehensive, educational courses of study as approved by the HCS Board of Education
- Correlate lesson plans, learning activities, and educational materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
- Teach assigned students in a manner that motivates students to succeed academically and contributes to the development of students’ intellectual, emotional, and social skills
- Provide a balanced program of individualized and group instruction, demonstration, activities, and work time to adapt the curriculum to meet students’ varying learning styles
- Create lesson plans and courses of study that demonstrate an understanding and recognize the impact of a student’s cultural, ethnic, and social background, special needs, and individual learning style on their motivation to learn and achieve academically
- Guide students in the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons
- Strive to implement the school district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals
- Establish and enforce appropriate classroom rules and procedures in accordance with district policies
- Maintain clear standards of student behavior to achieve an orderly, functional environment conducive to learning
- Collaborate with other teachers as appropriate to evaluate and discuss students’ needs and progress
- Develop lessons and activities in accordance with the adopted curriculum, coordinate instructional efforts, identify academic and behavioral issues, and make referrals to HCS personnel or other professionals as needed
- Work with a variety of HCS staff as needed to make necessary accommodations for students as required by Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans
- Integrate appropriate teaching plans and strategies into the district’s curriculum to effectively meet students’ needs
- Communicate effectively with students’ parents to establish rapport, discuss academic progress, communicate expectations, develop plans for improvement, answer inquiries, and assist in resolving existing and potential issues while maintaining confidentiality
- Update student records regarding daily attendance and earned grades in the student management database
- Assess the advancement and accomplishments of students on an ongoing basis through the utilization of tests, assignments, observation, and other evaluation methods
- Prepare progress reports for distribution as required by school guidelines
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state testing programs while following state testing security guidelines
- Attend training as required to ensure and demonstrate understanding of applicable standardized testing policies
- Provide leadership to classroom assistants as applicable and communicate effectively to assign duties to meet classroom goals and develop effective instructional plans
- Organize and supervise class field trips and other approved educational activities as necessary to support curriculum
- Guide students in opportunities to best utilize and apply learning experiences
- Operate responsibly and monitor students in the use and care of computers and other district equipment and materials in compliance with established policies
- Collect and maintain accurate, complete, and proper documentation for the purpose of preparing reports, recording activities, and complying with applicable district policies and state/federal laws and regulations
- Make provisions to ensure availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
- Notify appropriate personnel regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect (as required by state law), as well as severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
- Maintain familiarity with the school’s safety plan and actively contribute to a safe school environment by following applicable procedures and laws, reporting unsafe actions and/or conditions, and assisting with supervision as required
- Participate in a variety of staff meetings and approved professional development programs, including in-service activities, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, etc.
- Serve on various teams and committees when appropriate
- Perform other job-related duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university
- Valid Alabama teaching certification with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) and grade level
- Exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly
Important Details
- Contract: Nine month year
About the Company
Huntsville City School System aims to contribute to students' development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.
