Teacher - Secondary General Science - POSSIBLE for the 2026-2027 school year

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

Job summary

Sheffield City Schools is seeking a GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER (Secondary) for assignment to Sheffield Junior High or Sheffield High School. Requires a bachelor’s degree and Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate with HQ requirements.

The position is 9.5 months (187 days) for the 2025-2026 school year, with salary per the Board-approved state minimum salary schedule for classroom teachers. Deadline is open until filled.

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.

Responsibilities

• Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines.
• Delivers instructional activities using diverse instructional techniques and promotes positive student interaction.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Evaluates student progress through diagnosis, testing, records, and referrals for students with special needs.

Skills

General science knowledge

Classroom management

Graduation exam preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate

HQ (NCLB) requirements

Job description

GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER (Secondary)

May be assigned to Sheffield Junior High or Sheffield High School

VACANCY NOTICE AND JOB DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY:Certified

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days for the 2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must hold an appropriate teacher certification with certification endorsement in general science. Applicant should be knowledgeable in the area of graduation exam preparation.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board

DEADLINE:Position open until filled

OTHER INFORMATION: Grades 7-12; 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.