Inspiring Elementary Teacher (Pre-K–5) — 9-Month Contract

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

Job summary

Decatur City Schools seeks an elementary school teacher to foster academic, social, and motor skills. The role operates under a 9-month contract and requires a Bachelor’s degree with Alabama Class B certification.

The teacher will plan objectives, assess progress, counsel students, and discuss outcomes with parents. Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating field trips, and participating in professional meetings and workshops.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret teacher textbooks, general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, and the general public.
• Alabama Class B Certificate with appropriate endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Demonstrates the ability to decide on the best use of methods and materials to help students acquire necessary skills, considering individual needs.
• Demonstrates patience, understanding, trustworthiness, and attention to work.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
• Prepares, administers, corrects tests, and records results.
• Assigns work, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Maintains order among students in the immediate area.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils’ academic achievements and behavioral concerns with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school.
• Coordinates class field trips.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral presentation

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university

Job description

Decatur City Schools seeks an elementary school teacher to foster academic, social, and motor skills. The role operates under a 9-month contract and requires a Bachelor’s degree with Alabama Class B certification.

The teacher will plan objectives, assess progress, counsel students, and discuss outcomes with parents. Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating field trips, and participating in professional meetings and workshops.