(2) First Grade Teacher Anticipated 26-27

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring & retention bonus $3,000

Job summary

Dothan City Schools is hiring for a teaching position with a $3,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus. The role requires a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and a 9-month term. Board-approved salary schedule applies, with duties including classroom instruction, policy adherence, and collaboration with staff.

Salary and benefits follow the district's compensation plan. FLSA: Exempt; Reports to Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold school rules, regulations, and board policies.
• Participate in school and district operations through meetings and committees.
• Do not take other employment that interferes with teaching duties.
• Follow the Code of Ethics for teachers.
• Follow district-approved courses of study and curriculum guides.
• Assist in fostering citizenship, self-discipline, and morality through teaching.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment with available resources.
• Establish and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
• Prepare for classes and show evidence of preparation upon request.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Evaluate student progress per established procedures.
• Seek specialist assistance and referrals when needed.
• Protect students and school property from risks.
• Be available to students/parents outside instructional day as agreed.
• Collaborate with staff on activities, goals, and methods.
• Assist in selecting instructional materials.
• All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as agreed.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Educational research awareness

Technology literacy

Oral and written communication

Planning and organization

Student assessment

Collaboration with staff

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree

State certification (Alabama)

Highly qualified status (ASDE)

Background clearance

Job description

Attention!!Dothan City Schools is offering a$3,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus for eligible positions at this designated targeted school as a recruitment and retention incentive. The bonus is non-recurring and paid in installments to employees who remain actively employed and in good standing at the assigned school.

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. See full descriptions below:

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
3. Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
4. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: Board approved salary schedule

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
2. Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Such participation shall include teachers in consultation through meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.
3. Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
4. To abide by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of Ethics.
5. To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Dothan City Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
6. To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
7. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
8. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
9. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
10. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
12. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
13. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
16. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
17. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
18. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
19. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
20. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
21. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
22. Maintain and improve professional competence.
23. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
24. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
2. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
3. Knowledge of current educational research.
4. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
5. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
6. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
7. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
8. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have asafe and orderly environment in which to learn.
9. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
10. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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