Secondary ELA Teacher

Position: 26-27: Secondary ELA Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with endorsement in Secondary English

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

* In order to maximize student achievement, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.

* Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state study and curriculum guides.

* Plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.

* Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes.

* Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials which provide the student with the best learning opportunities.

* Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.

* Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meeting an in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.

* Assists in the documentation of students progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.

* Ensures that the classroom and or instructional environment are attractive, healthful, safe and generally conducive to learning.

* Agrees to participate in extra curricular activities as requested by the principal.

* Participates as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.

* Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.

* Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.

* Good knowledge of school's program of studies related to mission, goals ad organization.

* Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers.

* Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.

EVALUATION:

* Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT"

* 9 month contract