Elementary Teacher

Position: Elementary Teacher (9)
TITLE:

Teacher

JOB GOAL:
To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

* Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development

* Good public relations skills

* Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students

* Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.

* Knowledge and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology to assist in instructional practices

* Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings. Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups

* Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities

* Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders

* Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

* Ability to plan and implement lessons and professional development based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students

* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators

* Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities.

* Demonstrates the ability to multitask, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently.

* Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction.

* Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance.

* Demonstrates professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

* Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.

* Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students.

* Collaborates with appropriate staff on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction.

* Collaborates with appropriate staff in identifying maintenance concerns.

* Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, student attendance, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters.

* Collaborates with the special education teacher, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted education.

* Collaborates with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department guidelines.

* Collaborates with the local school technology contact, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under technology.

* Supervises students as assigned.

* Supervises mentees and student teachers as assigned.

* Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.

* Collaborates with local school administration, reading and math coaches, and counselors on assessments to monitor student progress.

* Interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program evaluation.

* Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate classroom safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines.

* Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development and effective school instruction as approved by the school principal.

* Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.

* Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable.

* Participates in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools.

* Demonstrates initiative to improve job…