English Teacher

English Teacher

An English teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students in middle or high school settings. They play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and personal development of secondary school students. This position involves creating and implementing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment.

Reports To:

Principal

Classification:
Full-Time (Certified)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Term:

187 Days

Full-Time Salary Range: MCBOE Salary Schedule

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; A master's degree may be required for certain certified teacher positions
• Professional certificate in the area of responsibility issued by the Alabama State Department of Education prior to starting date
• Fingerprint clearance with the Alabama State Department of Education prior to the start date

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach the Alabama Course of Study (ACOS) with fidelity
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Other duties as assigned by the school and/or district administrators

Required Skills and

Competencies:

• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally, and in writing
• Ability to effectively present information to others and respond to students, parents, and staff
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student matters
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
• Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude, and demeanor
• Ability to be punctual and comply with a precise work schedule
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum
• Knowledge of current educational research
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee must also talk, hear, stand, and walk
• The employee may be required to use their hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions