Elementary Teacher- OSR Pre -K

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelham City Schools seeks a dedicated Teacher to join our staff in Pelham, Alabama. The role requires punctual attendance, adherence to school rules, and professional conduct with students, staff, and the community.

The position follows a nine-month contract with duties outlined by the Superintendent and Principal, including participation in meetings, curriculum adherence, and collaboration with colleagues to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Must pass appropriate background screening and meet state certification requirements.
• Must maintain punctuality and professional attendance.
• Must maintain good interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and visitors.
• College graduate with Alabama certification requirements fulfilled.
• Board of Education may accept appropriate alternatives as needed.
• Maintain consistent punctuality by arriving on time each day.

Responsibilities

• Be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Maintain proper professional relationships with students, employees, and visitors.
• Understand and uphold school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Enforce Pelham City Schools policies and procedures under supervision.
• Participate in school operation through meetings and committee duties.
• Do not engage in other employment that interferes with duties.
• Follow Alabama Code of Ethics and standards of professional conduct.
• Follow approved courses of study and curriculum materials.
• Promote citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.

Skills

Background screening

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Attendance reliability

Time management

Education

College graduate and Alabama certification requirements

Job description

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS

3160 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124

205-624-3700

Title: Teacher

Qualifications:

1. Must pass appropriate background screening
2. Must have the physical ability, aptitude, and skills to complete all duties related to the job
3. Must have the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
4. College graduate and meet the requirements as set by State of Alabama certification
5. Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above or below as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
6. Ensure consistent punctuality by arriving to work on time each day, maintaining a reliable and professional presence.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. Be regular and punctual in attendance
• 2. Maintain proper and professional relationship with students, other employees, and visitors
• 3. Understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures
• 4. To understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Pelham City Schools Board of Education Policy.
• 5. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Such participation shall include teachers in consultation through meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.
• 6. To accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
• 7. To abide by the standards established for teacher professional and personal conduct printed and published in the Alabama Code of Ethics.
• 8. To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Pelham City Schools Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
• 9. To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Report for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain at least ten minutes after the close of school.
• 2. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• 3. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning withinthe limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of thestudents.
• 4. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff inestablishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
• 5. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request ofthe principal at the local school.
• 6. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, andadministrative regulation.
• 7. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system'sestablished procedures.
• 8. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
• 9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard allequipment, materials, and facilities.
• 10. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will bemutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
• 11. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals,objectives, and methods.
• 12. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• 13. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by facultyand administration.
• 14. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
• 15. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
• 16. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
• 17. Maintain and improve professional competence.
• 18. Be regular and punctual in attendance
• 19. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine-month (187-day) contract.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Based on Pelham City Schools teacher matrix and depending on degree and experience

Pelham City Schools Salary Matrix: https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/departments/human_resources/salary_schedules

Reports to:

Superintendent, Principal, or Supervisors as designated by the Superintendent or Principal

The Pelham City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.