Classroom Teacher - Elementary - Mountainview Hospital (2627.163)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainview Hospital Summit Academy in Gadsden, AL seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to provide standards-based instruction for K–6 students in a therapeutic, hospital-based setting. The role aligns with Alabama standards and uses trauma-informed practices to meet diverse academic and social-emotional needs.

The Teacher collaborates with MVH staff, follows district policies, and maintains accurate records and lesson plans to monitor progress and compliance.

Qualifications

• As set by state certification requirements and local board of education policies.
• Demonstrates ability to align instruction with the Alabama Course of Study.
• Maintains accurate records, lesson plans, and data to monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Assists administration in developing and supporting school policies and guidelines.
• Maintains documentation and organizes lesson plans to support instruction.
• Delivers standards-based instruction tailored to K–6 in a hospital-based setting.

Skills

Policy compliance

Professional growth

Behavior support

Differentiated instruction

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

State certification requirements

Local board policies

Job description

MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL

TITLE: Classroom Teacher - Elementary

STATUS: Exempt

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

REPORTS TO: MVH School Principal and Gadsden City Schools Administrative Liaison

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 matter, able, and responsible members of society. The Elementary Teacher at Mountain View Hospital Summit Academy (STC) provides standards-based instruction for students in grades K–6 within a therapeutic, hospital-based setting. Instruction is aligned with the Alabama Course of Study and Gadsden City Schools curriculum and is tailored to meet each student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs using trauma-informed and differentiated practices.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Assists administration in developing, implementing, and supporting school policies, MVH guidelines, and rules that govern student conduct and daily expectations.
2. Strives toward continuous professional growth as needed for one’s own professional area.
3. Demonstrates strong behavior support skills by using positive interventions and effective de-escalation strategies to promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
4. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by adjusting instruction to meet students’ diverse academic levels, learning styles, and changing daily needs.
5. Maintains strong organization and documentation by keeping accurate records, lesson plans, and data to support student progress and compliance.
6. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods as requested.
7. Maintains speech, appearance, and behavior which are professionally appropriate and conducive to the teaching, learning process.
8. 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 the 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 MVH and Board policy.