Founding Middle School Teacher - History

Overview

Founding Middle School Teacher - History role at Alabama State Department of Education. ACCEL teachers work as a team to close the achievement gap for all students in the school, using cutting-edge technology to differentiate lessons and ensure students receive the right content at the right time. Next Generation learning is a core component of the instructional model, with collaboration, training, and feedback to embrace 21st century teaching methods.

• Teach five 60-minute class periods of students.
• Provide small group and one-on-one targeted intervention and support during station rotation within class periods.
• Participate in regular interim data meetings with team teachers and principal.
• Engage in four administrative observations and growth plan meetings per year.
• Participate in 2 hours per week of targeted professional development.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Set and maintain consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Keep an accurate record of student performance.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of students  records.
• Engage in weekly coaching meetings.

• Bachelor s degree
• Two or more years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher (preferred, not required)
• Alabama State Educator Certification (preferred, not required)
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Shared dedication to ACCEL Academy s vision and mission
• Experience integrating technology into instruction
• Good problem-solving abilities and creativity
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills

• Hours:
  
  7:00AM - 3:00PM daily; student day 7:30AM-2:30PM Monday-Thursday and 7:30AM-12:00PM Friday. Optional evening program for additional compensation (up to 10 hours per week).
• Each teacher teaches approximately five 60-minute periods per day with ~25 students per class.

• Salary Range:
  As per State Salary Matrix, depending on degree and experience. Bachelor s beginning pay - $41,690 for 187 days. Potential annual bonus pending job performance and funding availability.