About This Role
This teaching position provides an educational environment where students can succeed academically, socially, and physically, aligning with the system's philosophy and goals. The teacher implements an effective educational program for the designated grade level and subject areas, serving as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development, especially characteristics of students in the assigned age group
- Demonstrate knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools
- Exhibit skills in implementing best instructional practices and varied teaching methods to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes
- Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning
- Model appropriate and innovative use of technology for students
- Facilitate and monitor the integration of technology in the classroom
- Maintain appropriate student supervision for a safe and orderly learning environment
- Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special or diverse needs, including exceptional education students and students with limited English proficiency
- Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs
- Establish routines and use appropriate and effective behavior management techniques
- Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening
- Organize procedures, practices, materials, and routines for effective use of instructional time and completion of administration activities
- Instruct and supervise the work of student teachers, volunteers, and paraprofessionals when assigned
- Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress
- Interpret and use data (including standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation
- Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving performance
- Communicate accurate and timely information, knowledgeably and responsibly, in understandable and meaningful terms, regarding individual student progress, to the student, parents, and professional colleagues
- Communicate high learning expectations for all students and establish learning outcomes relative to real-world experiences
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
- Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment
- Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others by role modeling and through learning activities
- Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
- Collect, receipt, and submit school funds in accordance with school procedures and Board policy
- Participate in state-approved evaluation program as required
- Actively supervise students during assigned duty before, during, and/or after school
- Supervise and/or assist with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned
- Serve on school/system committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups as required
- Support school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services, and programs
- Engage in personal professional growth, adhere to professional standards, and demonstrate professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership
- Participate in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student, school, and workplace matters
- Perform duties in a courteous and professional manner
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
- Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel
- Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner
- Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
- Properly use and care for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervise and monitor students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory
- Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
- Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepare for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor(s)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level and subject area(s) assigned
- Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s)
- Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member
- Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance
Important Details
- Schedule: Nine, ten, or twelve month position
Evaluation
- Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with, but not limited to, provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pickens County Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel
