Teacher-Secondary - English Language Arts

Teacher-Secondary - English Language Arts

Madison City Schools (AL), Bob Jones High – Madison, Alabama

• Job : 5762410
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Goals
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To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society.

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status
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Exempt

Reports to
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Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Background Check Required
: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) 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. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district‑approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

• Knowledge of state curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives of instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Knowledge of student academic progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Knowledge of school’s program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and implement lesson plans based on district and state courses of study in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e‑mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, CD‑ROMS, DVDs, videos, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• If teaching physical education, must possess sufficient strength, dexterity, endurance, agility and skill to carry out the program of studies to which assigned.
• If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require sufficient athletic skills to demonstrate and perform appropriate athletic techniques at both the beginning and advanced levels.
• If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require working outdoors in conditions, which are moderately comfortable and require adaptation of clothes and dress to the conditions or the use of sun blockers.
• Physically and emotionally ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Board’s policies and procedures.

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age‑appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement…