Teacher - Secondary ELA Job Sheffield area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Secondary ELA - POSSIBLE for 2026-2027 school year

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER (Secondary) - VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTION

May be assigned to Sheffield Junior High or Sheffield High School

CATEGORY: Certified

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days for the School Year

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must hold appropriate Alabama teacher certification with secondary endorsements in English 7-12 and meet the applicable Alabama state certification and licensure requirements; be able to motivate young people to want to learn; be willing to be involved in total school program; and able to integrate technology into instructional delivery.

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board

DEADLINE: Position open until filled

OTHER INFORMATION: Grades 7-12;
See Job Description Below

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, or higher from an accredited institution. A valid Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate for grade level and assigned subject area. Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL
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To create and provide engaging and challenging work for students to maximize each student’s ability in accordance with local and state courses of study.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.

Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines

Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learning

Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, and appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activities

Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate

Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learning

Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community

Participates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement efforts

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and students

Implements professional learning plan and maintains proper certification

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal and submits records and reports in a timely manner

Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students

Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations

Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education

Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned by the Board

SALARY: Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on assessments and evaluations.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Sheffield City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Revised 10/24/2016

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