English Language Arts Teacher (Multiple Anticipated 26-27)

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

Job summary

Dothan City Schools in Alabama seeks a qualified English Language Arts Teacher for a 9-month position. Candidates must hold a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in English Language Arts Education and meet district requirements.

The role involves adhering to board policies, curriculum guides, and professional standards, with duties including classroom instruction, assessment, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold school rules, regulations, and Board policies.
• Participate in school and system operations through meetings and committees.
• Maintain professionalism; avoid conflicts with other employment.
• Follow the Code of Ethics for teachers and approved curricula.
• Teach per state standards and approved curriculum guides.
• Foster positive student attitudes, citizenship, and discipline.
• Meet and instruct classes at designated times and locations.
• Create a conducive classroom environment with available resources.
• Maintain discipline and assist in school-wide disciplinary efforts.
• Prepare for classes and provide written documentation upon request.
• Keep accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Evaluate student progress according to district procedures.
• Consult with specialists and make referrals when appropriate.
• Ensure student safety and proper handling of equipment.
• Be available for parent conferences outside instructional day; schedule mutually.
• Collaborate with staff on activities, goals, and methods.
• Contribute to selection of instructional materials.
• Possibly participate in extracurricular activities as agreed.
• Attend faculty meetings regularly and maintain positive relations with parents and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school and system.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and improve competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or director.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Educational research awareness

Technology literacy

Learning styles adaptation

Oral and written communication

Lesson planning

Assessment and data analysis

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in English Language Arts Education. See full descriptions below:

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
3. Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
4. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: Board approved salary schedule

FLSA:Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
2. 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.
3. Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
4. To abide by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of Ethics.
5. To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Dothan City Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
6. To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
7. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
8. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
9. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
10. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
12. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
13. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
16. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
17. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
18. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
19. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
20. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
21. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
22. Maintain and improve professional competence.
23. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
24. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
2. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
3. Knowledge of current educational research.
4. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
5. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
6. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
7. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
8. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
9. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have asafe and orderly environment in which to learn.
10. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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