Alternative Education Intervention Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

Decatur Public School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Tennessee is seeking an Alternative Education Intervention Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will hold an Illinois State Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree. The role involves complying with curricular requirements, evaluating student work, and fostering learning in a supportive classroom environment. This position offers a collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ability to supervise students effectively.
• Additional requirements as the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Teach in compliance with curricular requirements.
• Remain current on educational research and literature.
• Evaluate the school work of designated students.
• Participate in curriculum development at building and district levels.
• Assist with evaluating Teaching Assistants and other staff as needed.
• Major instructional functions include delivery, planning, assessment, classroom management, and resource utilization.

Skills

Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff

Strong instructional delivery skills

Ability to evaluate students

Planning skills

Classroom management skills

Education

Illinois State certificate in the teaching field

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Alternative Education Intervention Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 10010

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Reports to

The Secondary Building Principal

Supervises

• Instructs and evaluates the school work of designated Students
• Student Teachers
• Volunteers
• Assists the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants

Maintains Liaison With

Parents. Communicates with parents as the teacher deems necessary, or when requested by parents or administrators.

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
2. Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
3. Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
4. Participation on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as is required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date.
5. Participation from time-to-time in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.
6. The major instructional function of the secondary classroom teacher includes:

1. Instructional Delivery: understanding and using the principles of learning, and the ability to apply appropriate pacing, questioning, grouping, active student involvement, and direct vs. indirect instruction.
2. Human Skills: ability to stimulate students, bring enthusiasm to learning, and provide concern and care for the worth and dignity of the individual.
3. Planning Skills: ability to develop goals/objectives for content/skills based on evaluation of student needs, aptitude, and learning styles; provision for both individual and group learning experiences.
4. Evaluation of Students and Programs: ability to construct and use diagnostic and criterion-referenced tests; maintenance and interpretation of records for students, parents, administrators, and other teachers.
5. Classroom Management: controlling and structuring the learning environment and promoting self-discipline for school and adult life.
6. Resource Utilization: ability to use available resources, including academic and human resources, within and outside the school.

Terms of Employment

Salary is based upon Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.

Evaluation

Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year.

Physical Demands

Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Regular bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, and kneeling may be required; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Ability to recognize differences in sound and tones in conversation.

Mental Demands

The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times and involved in safe activities. There may be multiple situations occurring simultaneously; the Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Work Environment

The work environment is busy and occasionally noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The Teacher will supervise students in various activities and situations and may need to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.

Approved 6/24/97

Postings current as of 3/15/2026 11:46:37 AM CST.

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