Classroom Teacher - Elementary - Adams (2627.167)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Gadsden, AL seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with state standards and district policies.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, and communicate with families while maintaining a positive, orderly classroom environment. This exempt role reports to the Principal and may involve supervision of students and aides as needed.

Qualifications

• Must meet Alabama state certification requirements.
• Comply with local board of education policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initiating and implementing school policies governing student life and conduct.
• Plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods with staff.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance as required by policy.
• Communicate with students, parents, and administration to support learning.
• Supervise students during class and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Provide instruction following the Alabama State Course of Study and adapt to diverse student needs.
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports respectful behavior and learning.
• Use varied instructional techniques and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Post grading requirements in line with Board policy and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Lesson planning

Instruction adaptation

Education

State certification requirements

Job description

TITLE: Classroom Teacher - Elementary

STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification requirements and local board of education policies

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Assigned students, all other students and aides when applicable

SALARY: See District Salary Schedule

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Assists administration in initiating, developing, and implementing school policies and/or rules governing students’ life and conduct.
2. Strives toward continuous professional growth as needed for one’s own professional area.
3. Supervises and instructs classes in the locations and at the times designated.
4. Maintains accurate and adequate records.
5. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods as requested.
6. Maintains speech, appearance, and behavior which are professionally appropriate and conducive to the teaching, learning process.
7. Performs other reasonable and appropriate assignments as may be delegated by the administration in accordance with the policies of the Gadsden City Board of Education.

TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS:

1. Assists in the selection of books and equipment and directly administers state allocation of funds for other instructional materials.
2. Selects and effectively uses appropriate instructional materials which are made accessible to students.
3. Prepares for classes assigned and has written plans.
4. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
5. Accepts an equitable share of responsibility for the supervision of students for co-curricular activities.
6. Plans a program of instruction following the Alabama State Course of Study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students. Uses a variety of techniques and exhibits a knowledge of the subject matter.
7. Provides a classroom environment that projects a pleasant but disciplined physical atmosphere, promoting positive self-control and self-concepts. Encourages a motivational atmosphere which respects the rights of others while reflecting the goals of the school system.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the system’s instructional goals and objectives. Includes in instructional program all guidelines and mandates by authorized regulating agencies applicable to the area of concentration.
9. Writes, speaks, and listens well and communicates on a level commensurate with varying abilities of the students. Works to maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and administration.
10. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, using system standards. Posts grading system and requirements according to Board policy.