TEAMS Math Teacher

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

TEAMS Teacher (Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science)

• Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
• Must hold a valid Alabama professional educator certificate or alternate certificate in secondary math.
• Must teach full‑time approved math courses in grades 6‑12 with the appropriate certificate endorsements.
• Must hold a valid advanced certification or credential; or, depending on teaching experience level, obtain a specialized certification or credential within either 3 or 6 years.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Salary Schedule Program (Act #2021‑340) including teaching full time in an approved course, maintaining adequate progress toward an advanced credential (if the teacher does not have an advanced credential) and relinquishment of continuing service status.
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment as required by the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002‑457.

(HB 402 ACT 99‑361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the federal Bureau of Investigation.

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary mathematics or science classroom that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Uphold Board policies, including the anti‑harassment program.
• Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.

• Report for duty fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain fifteen minutes after the close of school.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishing and maintaining discipline in the school environment.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed to maintain and improve professional competence and make referrals when appropriate to ensure student’s performance and development.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 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.
• Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
• Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school and school system with the public.
• Participate actively and cooperatively in professional learning to meet agreed‑upon personal outcomes and all school, state, and district‑established instructional goals.
• Actively seek help and support to grow in knowledge, skills, and expertise in the academic…