Teacher-Secondary Health Science

Teacher-Secondary Health Science

Madison City Schools (AL) Discovery Middle – Madison, Alabama (Open in Google Maps).

• Job : 5734382
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Qualifications:

• 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: Exempt

Reports to: 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.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 and 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 able and dexterous to perform required work and move about as needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Board’s policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
• Establish standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members to assess and resolve learning problems.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
• Demonstrate a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
• Ensure confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and related matters.
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned.
• Assume other responsibilities and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Establish a high level of…