TEAMS Science Teacher, Secondary

RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHER, SECONDARY SCHOOL

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

Reports To:

• Principal

Job Goal:

To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with state and system-wide philosophies, goals and objectives.

Supervises: N/A

Performance Responsibilities:

• Create or select long-range plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
• Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
• Sequence content and activities appropriately.
• Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
• Revise plans based on student needs.
• Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background.
• Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in the learning process.
• Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the system mission.
• Select, develop, modify and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs.
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Maintain a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
• Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
• Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
• Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
• Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
• Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one activity to another.
• Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
• Establish and maintain efficient record keeping procedures.
• Organize procedures, practices, materials and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administrative activities.
• Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
• Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring and adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
• Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
• Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving…