TEAMS Math Teacher - Potential

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Luverne (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenshaw County Schools in Luverne, Alabama, seeks a Certified Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will teach assigned classes, uphold standards, and contribute to a positive school culture within the Crenshaw County School System.

Reporting to the Principal, the teacher will implement Alabama Quality Teaching Standards, maintain records, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to support student achievement in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, regulations, and Board policies.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.
• Avoids other employment that interferes with teacher duties.
• Implements Alabama Quality Teaching Standards.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics for teachers.
• Follows approved courses of study and curriculum guides.
• Fosters student attitudes toward citizenship and self-discipline.
• Instructs assigned classes at designated times.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom and school setting.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation.
• Maintains accurate records per policy and law.
• Evaluates student progress per procedures.
• Seeks help from specialists and makes referrals when needed.
• Protects students and school property.
• Provides availability to students/parents for education-related discussions.
• Works with staff on planning school activities and goals.
• Assists in selecting books and instructional materials.
• Participates in extracurricular activities as agreed.
• Attends faculty meetings regularly.
• Maintains professional relationships with parents and the community.
• Promotes good public relations for the school.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum knowledge

Educational research

Technology understanding

Learning styles

Communication skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree

State certification (Alabama)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Certified Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.

2. Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.

3. Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.

4. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

2. Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.

3. Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system through meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.

4. Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.

5. Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education.

6. Abide by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of Ethics.

7. Follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Crenshaw County Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.

8. Assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.

9. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.

10. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.

11. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.

12. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.

13. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.

14. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.

15. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.

16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.

17. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.

18. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

19. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

20. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.

21. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.

22. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.

23. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.

24. Maintain and improve professional competence.

25. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.

26. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.

2. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.

3. Knowledge of current educational research.

4. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.

5. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.

6. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.

7. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.

8. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.

9. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.

10. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Crenshaw County Schools, Luverne, Alabama