Teacher - Elementary/Primary - POSSIBLE for 2026-2027 school year

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Schools seeks an Elementary/Primary Teacher to provide engaging instruction for grades K-6 in a 9.5-month contract. Requires a Bachelor's degree and Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate for the grade level, with HQ compliance. Training in ARI and AMSTI is preferred.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, delivering diverse instructional strategies, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Alabama Professional Teacher Certification in Elementary/Early Childhood Education.
• PREFERRED: training in ARI and AMSTI.

Responsibilities

• Determine student needs and align objectives with district/state guidelines.
• Plan learning experiences per local curriculum.
• Deliver instructional activities using varied methods for active student engagement.
• Maintain classroom management and supportive behavior standards.
• Evaluate student progress; refer for support as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student learning.
• Communicate professionally with parents and community.
• Participate in district programs and professional development.
• Maintain accurate records and certifications as required by policy.
• Adhere to school system rules and state/federal regulations.

Skills

ARI training

AMSTI training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AL Teacher Cert

HQ - NCLB compliant

Job description

ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY TEACHER - VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTION

May be assigned to L.E. Willson Elementary School (3rd - 6th) or W.A. Threadgill Primary School (K-2nd)

CATEGORY: Certified

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days

QUALIFICATIONS: College degree and appropriate Alabama Professional Teacher Certification in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. Prefer an individual who is trained in ARI and AMSTI.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board. (Salary schedule available on the Sheffield City Schools website.)

DEADLINE: Position open until filled

OTHER INFORMATION: Grades K - 6; See job description below

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, or higher from an accredited institution. A valid Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate for grade level and assigned subject area. Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To create and provide engaging and challenging work for students to maximize each student’s ability in accordance with local and state courses of study.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.
2. Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines
3. Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learning
5. Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, and appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activities
6. Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate
7. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learning
8. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community
9. Participates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement efforts
10. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and students
11. Implements professional learning plan and maintains proper certification
12. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal and submits records and reports in a timely manner
13. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students
14. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations
15. Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education
16. Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT As assigned by the Board

SALARY: Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on assessments and evaluations.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Sheffield City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Revised 10/24/2016

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sheffield City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, Darryl Washington, Assistant Superintendent or Julie Box, Special Education and 504 Coordinator, 300 West Sixth Street, Sheffield, AL 35660, 256-383-0400

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN: El sistema escolar de la ciudad de Sheffield no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, o edad en sus programas y actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designados para recibir consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Educación Especial y Coordinador de 504, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400; Coordinador de Programas Federales, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400.