Elementary Teacher

Position: Elementary Teacher (4-6)
Our Mission:
Empowering minds, shaping future leaders.

Our Vision:
We are dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in our community, our goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member, while proactively addressing the needs of our school community.

POSITION:
Teacher

LOCATION:

Local school as assigned

REPORTS TO:

Principal FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

TERMS:

187-day position paid following the board-approved salary schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Alabama Professional Educator Certificate and Highly Qualified in area of instructional responsibility

JOB GOAL:
Create a culture of intellectual curiosity where all students have ownership over their learning and are inspired to think, innovate, and create.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher as Learner:

* Possess current content knowledge in the area of instructional responsibility.

* Continue as a life-long learner.

* Participate in professional learning activities.

* Collaborate with colleagues.

* Learn and utilize new strategies and technologies to engage students in challenging, authentic, and meaningful learning experiences.

* Model lifelong learning and curiosity to students.

Teacher as Relationship Builder:

* Create a positive culture of learning.

* Value and respect each student.

* Recognize the potential in each student.

* Consistently encourage and support each student to reach his/her fullest potential.

Teacher as Designer and Facilitator:

* Value and collaborate with parents as partners in their children's education.

* Embrace the teacher's role as facilitator, navigator, mentor, and encourager.

* Encourage students' curiosity, self-discipline, and ownership of learning.

* Solicit and incorporate the voice of students concerning their learning.

* Value and collaborate with community and global experts to create challenging, authentic, and meaningful learning experiences and projects for students - including the use of mentors, internships, apprenticeships, field trips, etc.

* Design, redesign, and facilitate challenging, authentic, and meaningful work that appeals to students' motives, interests, and learning styles.

* Value and encourage students to learn any time and any place.

* Understand that failure is a valuable part of the learning process that occurs when students challenge themselves.

* Value students' time by not teaching what students already know and support students in exceeding grade level content (no limits on learning).

* Use a variety of tools to measure students' engagement and assess students' learning.

Teacher as Role Model and Leader:

* Embrace and promote the system's mission, vision, beliefs, and goals.

* Model appropriate personal characteristics and work habits.

* Abide by and promote high ethical standards and adhere to the Alabama Code of Ethics for Educators.

* Lead professional learning, mentor aspiring teachers, conduct action research, share expertise, and contribute to the field of education.

* Fulfill professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school programs, school and system program improvement efforts, and community and parent groups.

* Performs other duties as required by school and system leadership.

Board Approved: 2/2/2015

EVALUATION:
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

The Pike Road Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Please ensure that you have uploaded the following documents to your application:

1) Letter of Interest

2) Resume

3) Transcript - Please note that candidates selected for hire must arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from their educational institution to personnel before recommendation for hire can be made to the Board of Education.