Classroom Teacher - Elementary - Donehoo (2627.158)

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

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to provide engaging instruction and support for students within a standards-driven environment. The position reports to the Principal and follows the district salary schedule.

The ideal candidate holds state certification as required by Alabama and demonstrates professional qualities such as planning, record-keeping, collaboration, and positive classroom management.

Qualifications

• As set by state certification requirements and local board of education policies
• Maintains accurate and adequate records
• Cooperates with other staff to plan instructional goals, objectives and methods
• Maintains professional appearance and behavior appropriate for teaching
• Performs other assignments delegated by administration in accordance with board policies
• Strives toward continuous professional growth in one’s professional area
• Supervises classes and instructs students as designated

Responsibilities

• Assists in the selection of instructional materials and administers state allocations for instructional resources
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional materials accessible to students
• Prepares for classes and writes lesson plans
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities
• Assists in supervising students for co-curricular activities
• Plans instruction aligned with Alabama State Course of Study and meets student needs and abilities
• Maintains a positive classroom environment that promotes self-control and motivates students
• Implements instructional goals and guidelines from regulating agencies
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and administration
• Evaluates student progress using district standards and posts grading 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.