Special Education Teacher, Self Contained

Montgomery-Public-Schools; New Hope (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking a qualified educator to join our team. The candidate must hold a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with endorsements for the subject area and be ready to deliver instruction aligned to the state course of study.

The role emphasizes lesson planning, maintaining classroom discipline, evaluating student progress, and communicating with families and the school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with endorsements for subject area(s).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and follows the state course of study.
• Determines individual and class needs.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with proper endorsement(s) for subject area(s)

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes and follows the state course of study
• Determines individual and class needs
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
• Exhibits positive human relations skills
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication
• Maintains and submits records and reports
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Duty Days: 187

Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.

Additional Information: Please contact the school principal for any additional inquiries.

School Directory Link: https://www.mcssk12.org/our-district/school-directory

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.