Inspirational English Teacher for Student Growth

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Killen (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale County Schools in Florence, AL is seeking a Teacher to lead students in mastering grade level content and social skills, under the Instructional Operations department. The role is exempt with 187 contract days and salary based on the system salary schedule.

The teacher will plan instruction, maintain a safe learning environment, assess progress, communicate grades, and collaborate with staff to support students and families, while ensuring district policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Certified in accordance with the Alabama State Board of Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, intellectually stimulating, conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students.
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
• Serves as a model for the district’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Posts grades in a timely manner and provides progress reports as required.
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable procedures, rules of behavior, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments.
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education, and community expectations.
• Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules, and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures, and individual student needs.
• Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education activities.
• Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may from time to time assign or delegate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Certified in accordance with the Alabama State Board of Education requirements

Job description

Lauderdale County Schools in Florence, AL is seeking a Teacher to lead students in mastering grade level content and social skills, under the Instructional Operations department. The role is exempt with 187 contract days and salary based on the system salary schedule.

The teacher will plan instruction, maintain a safe learning environment, assess progress, communicate grades, and collaborate with staff to support students and families, while ensuring district policies are followed.