2026-27 Special Education Teacher - Lee Elementary (K-6)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Satsuma (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and support for student achievement. The role emphasizes curriculum delivery, assessment, and strong collaboration with staff, parents, and the community.

The Teacher will implement approved curricula, use technology to enhance learning, and supervise students and activities, including student teachers and volunteers, while adhering to district policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the assigned grade/subject.
• Meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act and related acts.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for working with diverse groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum for designated grade levels and subjects.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and solve problems.
• Proficient use of technology to plan instruction, communicate, manage data, and prepare reports.
• Physically capable of performing job responsibilities.
• Punctual and maintain regular attendance.
• Such alternatives as the Board may require.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates support for the school system’s vision, goals, and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and student characteristics for the assigned age group.
• Applies prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and best instructional practices.
• Uses technology to plan, deliver instruction, and facilitate learning.
• Models and promotes technology integration in the classroom.
• Maintains safe, orderly student supervision and learning environments.
• Provides instruction and adaptations for students with special needs, including ELL and exceptional education students.
• Selects and adapts materials to meet diverse learning needs.
• Establishes routines and uses effective behavior management.
• Creates a challenging yet non-threatening learning climate.
• Assists with state and standardized testing and ensures testing environments.
• Organizes time, materials, and routines for effective instructional delivery and admin tasks.
• Instructs and supervises student teachers, volunteers, and paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Uses ongoing assessments to monitor progress and uses data for planning.
• Encourages self‑assessment and helps students set improvement plans.
• Communicates progress to students, parents, and colleagues clearly and timely.
• Maintains high learning expectations aligned with real-world contexts.
• Promotes critical, creative, and evaluative thinking.
• Imparts safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Fosters responsible behavior and respect for diversity.
• Recognizes signs of distress or abuse and acts appropriately.
• Participates in state‑approved evaluation programs.
• Supervises students during duties and supports extracurricular activities.
• Serves on committees and contributes to school improvement efforts.
• Engages in professional growth, adheres to ethical standards, and exercises sound judgment.
• Maintains confidentiality and reports issues promptly.
• Proactively identifies potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Reports irregularities to appropriate staff and responds to inquiries.
• Maintains and submits reports and correspondence timely.
• Uses and maintains school equipment responsibly and supervises student use.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and ensures substitutes are arranged when needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology in teaching

Curriculum planning

Student advocacy

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Description du poste

EXCELLENCE TODAY. LEADERS TOMORROW.

Job Title: Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Goals:

• 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 designated 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Must have or be able to obtain upon employment a valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned.
3. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
4. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
9. Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
10. Physically capable of performing job responsibilities.
11. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
3. 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, in accordance with course of study guidelines and student learning objectives.
4. Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
5. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
6. Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
7. Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
8. Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English.
9. Selects, develops, modifies, and/or adapts materials and resources that support learning objectives and address students’ varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs.
10. Establishes routines and uses behavior management techniques that are appropriate and effective.
11. Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
12. Participates in the administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned; establishes the appropriate testing environment and ensures test security.
13. Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
14. Instructs and supervises the work of student teachers, volunteers, and paraprofessionals when assigned.
15. Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress; interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
16. Encourages self‑assessment by students and assists them in developing plans for improving performance.
17. Communicates accurate and timely information, in understandable and meaningful terms, regarding individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
18. Communicates high learning expectations for all students and establishes learning outcomes that are relative to real‑world experiences.
19. Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
20. Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
21. Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others by role modeling and learning activities.
22. Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
23. Participates in state‑approved evaluation programs as required.
24. Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during, and/or after school.
25. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co‑curricular activities as assigned.
26. Serves on school/system committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups as required.
27. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services, and programs.
28. Engages in personal and professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
29. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters.
30. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
31. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
32. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
33. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
34. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
35. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
36. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
37. Performs any other job‑related duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

Nine‑month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Salary Range:

According to Satsuma City Schools Salary Schedule at https://www.satsumaschools.com/salary-schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.

Additional Information:

Please contact the school principal for any additional details. District Website: https://www.satsumaschools.com

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E‑Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E‑Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.