Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an English Teacher in Montgomery, AL. The role focuses on delivering a robust English program, fostering a positive classroom environment, and guiding students toward a strong educational foundation.

The ideal candidate holds Alabama Teacher’s Certification with an English endorsement and a bachelor’s degree or higher, and is adept at using technology to enhance learning and engagement.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama teaching certification and valid English endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and parents.
• Proficiency with technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English instruction

Classroom rapport

Education

Alabama Teacher’s Certification

Bachelor’s degree with English endorsement

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."