Social Studies Teacher & Educational Leader

Alabama State Department of Education; Valleyhaven (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County School System in Alabama seeks a dedicated Teacher to create an educational environment that helps students succeed academically in line with system goals.

You will report to the Principal and collaborate with coordinators, staff, and families to deliver instruction, assess student progress, and support district initiatives.

This exempt, 9-month, 10-month, or 12-month position emphasizes leadership, technology use, and professional development within multiple settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development.
• Good public relations skills.
• Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students.
• Meets suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Knowledge and ability to use education technology and assist in instructional practices.
• Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; able to be an instructional leader across settings.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform job responsibilities.
• Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications; able to produce, lead, and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction.
• Demonstrate and models regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.
• Implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students.
• Collaborate with the Elementary and/or Secondary C&I Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction.
• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors in identifying maintenance concerns.
• Collaborate with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, Virtual School, student attendance, RYAS, court referrals, hearings, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters.
• Collaborate with special education teacher, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted education.
• Collaborate with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Technology Director, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under the Technology Director’s supervision.
• Supervise students.
• Supervise mentee and student teacher as assigned.
• Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.
• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program evaluation.
• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines.
• Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development and effective school instruction as approved by the school principal.
• Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.
• Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable.
• Participate in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of responsibility.
• Reports absenteeism and take leave in accordance to board policy and procedures. Prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and school procedures.
• Meets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school and community.
• Communicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the school calendar.
• Manages the behavior of learning in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds.
• Supervises extra-curricular activities as assigned.
• Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned.
• Performs other duties as directed by the principal.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Instructional leadership

Technology in education

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Job description

St. Clair County School System in Alabama seeks a dedicated Teacher to create an educational environment that helps students succeed academically in line with system goals.

You will report to the Principal and collaborate with coordinators, staff, and families to deliver instruction, assess student progress, and support district initiatives.

This exempt, 9-month, 10-month, or 12-month position emphasizes leadership, technology use, and professional development within multiple settings.