Inspiring 3rd Grade Teacher - Shape Young Minds

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors, contributing to the development of mature and responsible individuals.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. degree in instructional responsibility, Alabama teaching certification, and meets the No Child Left Behind highly qualified criteria, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and implement effective instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Must meet the “highly qualified” criteria as defined by the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”.
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
• Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs and abilities of students and is consistent with system and state courses of study.
• Plans and implements a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Manages the behavior of learners in the classroom and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.
• Communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in-services and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Ensures that the classroom and/or instructional environment are attractive, healthful, safe and generally conducive to learning.
• Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
• Maintains a valid Alabama professional teaching certificate and is responsible for the renewal of the certificate.
• Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences to SubFinder in a timely manner.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Technology use

Education

B.S. degree in instructional responsibility

Alabama Teaching Certification

Highly qualified per NCLB

Suitability per Alabama Child Protection Act

Alternatives acceptable

Job description

Tuscaloosa City Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors, contributing to the development of mature and responsible individuals.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. degree in instructional responsibility, Alabama teaching certification, and meets the No Child Left Behind highly qualified criteria, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and implement effective instructional strategies.