History Teacher

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through PEEHIP and TRS

Retirement benefits

Job summary

MAEF Public Charter Schools in Mobile, Alabama, is hiring a Classroom Teacher for History. The 9-month, 187-day contract reports to the Principal and includes a starting salary of $47,600 with additional compensation based on experience and degree level.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and valid teaching certification for middle/high school subjects or an equivalent license, with a strong commitment to student achievement and a collaborative approach to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certification in middle and high school ELA, math, science, and special education; or valid license required for the employment content area
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter and/or direct subject‑area teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that align with state standards and network standards
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to reinforce interdisciplinary topics
• Provide direct and indirect instruction to students
• Plan long- and short-term instruction addressing individual student needs
• Assess student progress with formative assessments
• Create an inviting, innovative learning environment
• Report to the Principal and accept feedback from staff
• Advise students on academics and behavior progress

Skills

Communication skills

Work with diverse students

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Professionalism

Accountability for student results

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certification / license

Job description

POSITION

Classroom Teacher-History

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Beginning Salary $47,600 (187 days)

• Additional compensation based on years of experience and degree level
• Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking Classroom Teachers. Effective teachers who continually learn and set high expectations are the key to student academic achievement and success. At MAEF Public Charter Schools, we believe students will rise to meet the high expectations our team of educators set. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a genuine concern for students and their subject, resilience, a growth mindset, adaptability, and passion. We hope to develop a genuine community of practice in which teachers play a vital role in developing curriculum and instructional strategies for educating students.

Essential Functions

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards outlined in the network.
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame; thus, reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis.
• Provide direct and indirect instruction.
• Conduct long and short-term planning, addressing the individual needs of students.
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.
• Evaluate student's progress through frequent formative assessments.
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative learning environment.
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
• Report directly to the Principal.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Serve as an advisor to students, overseeing their academic and behavioral progress.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal.

Ability to

• Demonstrate communication skills-model correct use of language, oral and written.
• Engage the interest of school-age children.
• Work with diverse children, including those with special needs.
• Be flexible and work in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
• Work well with parents.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Evaluate tests and measurements of achievement.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrate willingness to be held accountable for student results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certification in middle and high school ELA, math, science, and special education; or valid license required for the employment content area
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter and/or direct subject‑area teaching experience

Terms

Nine (9) month, 187-day contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.

Salary: Beginning Salary $47,600.00 a year

• Additional salary is based on years of experience and degrees.
• Performance incentives based upon network academic performance.

Benefits: Full‑time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama Teacher Retirement System.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

All applicants must pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to be eligible for employment.