The posting
Reports to: School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Goal:
- To provide an educational environment in which students succeed academically, socially, and physically in accordance with system philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- To implement an effective educational program for the designed grade level and subject area(s) using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices.
- To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, 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.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- 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.
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
- 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.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools.
- Exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes.
- Utilized technology to plan and to provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
- Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students with limited proficiency in English.
- Establishes routines and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
- Creates a positive, safe learning climate for all students.
- Develops and use assessment strategies to assist the continuous development of learners.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.
- Monitors learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement for students.
- Participates in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establishes appropriate testing environment and ensures test security.
- Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
- Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress.
- Interprets and uses data for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
- Communicates accurate and timely information regarding individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student and the parents/guardians.
- Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
- Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others by role modeling and learning activities.
- Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during, and/or after school.
- Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
- Serves on school/system committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups as required.
- Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrators.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal.
