Teacher (3rd grade)

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

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Selma, Alabama seeks a dedicated teacher to provide planned instruction and guide students toward growth in intellect, emotion, and maturity. The role emphasizes performance expectations, lesson preparation, and orderly classroom management.

The teacher will monitor progress, administer state and district assessments, and work with administrators, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required
• Certification relevant to teaching required
• Expertise in subject area is essential

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated.
• Displays personal conduct which sets an example for students to emulate.
• Demonstrates high expectations of students and helps them set personal achievement goals.
• Prepares planned lessons for classes assigned and shows written evidence of such preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Handles routine classroom duties, i.e. taking attendance, distributing, collecting material, etc., in an organized manner placing emphasis on time-on-task.
• Maintains an attractive classroom environment which is conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and strategies while pacing instruction at a rate to cover the essential content and skills required for the subject or course.
• Strives to implement instruction and action consistent with the Selma City School's philosophy.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and materials.
• Recognizes school administrators as the instructional leaders of the school and works cooperatively by providing in a timely manner, information requested for instructional improvement, school reports and planning.
• Works cooperatively with teaching colleagues and support personnel to promote a productive and positive school climate.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records on attendance and academic progress.
• Uses effective methods of discipline in the classroom which encourages self-discipline, and assists in implementing school rules and regulations.
• Supervises students in a responsible manner in the classroom and other areas of the school as assigned.
• Administers tests required by the Selma City Schools and the Alabama State Board of Education.
• Attends in-service workshops, faculty meetings, grade level or departmental meetings, and meetings to promote productive school/parent relations.
• Confers with school administration, parents, and students concerning problems and/or progress of students.
• Shows allegiance to the school system, helps promote school pride and assists the school administration in implementing School Board policies and regulations.
• Follows an individual professional improvement plan to maintain and upgrade teaching competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Relevant certification

Expertise in area of specialization

Job description

Position Title: Teacher

Department or Unit: School Assignment

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Students and paraprofessionals

Job Summary: Provides planned instruction for guiding students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Typical Duties

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated.
• 2. Displays personal conduct which sets an example for students to emulate.
• 3. Demonstrates high expectations of students and helps them set personal achievement goals.
• 4. Prepares planned lessons for classes assigned and shows written evidence of such preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• 5. Handles routine classroom duties, i.e. taking attendance, distributing, collecting material, etc., in an organized manner placing emphasis on time-on-task.
• 6. Maintains an attractive classroom environment which is conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• 7. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and strategies while pacing instruction at a rate to cover the essential content and skills required for the subject or course.
• 8. Strives to implement instruction and action consistent with the Selma City School's philosophy.
• 9. Monitors and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and materials.
• 10. Recognizes school administrators as the instructional leaders of the school and works cooperatively by providing in a timely manner, information requested for instructional improvement, school reports and planning.
• 11. Works cooperatively with teaching colleagues and support personnel to promote a productive and positive school climate.
• 12. Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records on attendance and academic progress.
• 13. Uses effective methods of discipline in the classroom which encourages self-discipline, and assists in implementing school rules and regulations.
• 14. Supervises students in a responsible manner in the classroom and other areas of the school as assigned.
• 15. Administers tests required by the Selma City Schools and the Alabama State Board of Education.
• 16. Attends in-service workshops, faculty meetings, grade level or departmental meetings, and meetings to promote productive school/parent relations.
• 17. Confers with school administration, parents, and students concerning problems and/or progress of students.
• 18. Shows allegiance to the school system, helps promote school pride and assists the school administration in implementing School Board policies and regulations.
• 19. Follows an individual professional improvement plan to maintain and upgrade teaching competence.
• 20. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Education
• 2. Relevant certification
• 3. Expertise in area of specialization.

I have received and read my job description, and I fully understand and accept the duties and responsibilities of my position.