Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, AL seeks an English Teacher to develop a robust English program and a classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth. The teacher will establish rapport with students and colleagues and use technology to prepare students for the 21st century.

Candidates must hold current Alabama teaching certification, a bachelor’s degree or higher with an English endorsement, and be prepared for a background check and fingerprinting; salary may be

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Teacher’s Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Endorsement in English.

Responsibilities

• Create an English program and a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with students.
• Motivate students to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge for a strong educational foundation.
• Utilize technology to motivate students and prepare them for the 21st century.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, volunteers, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Classroom management

English instruction

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Endorsement in English

Alabama Teaching Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: English Teacher

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Teacher’s Certification, Bachelor’s Degree or higher with an endorsement in English

Essential Duties

• Create an English program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Establish effective rapport with students
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation
• Utilize technology to motivate students and prepare students for 21st century
• Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."