Teacher

Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

TITLE: Teacher

JOB GOAL: To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives.

JOB STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

• Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development

• Good public relations skills

• Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students

• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No

• Knowledge and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology and assist in instructional practices

• Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings. Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.

• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

• Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.

• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently.

• Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction.

• Demonstrate and models regular and predictable attendance.

• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times.

• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.

• Implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students.

• Collaborate with the Elementary and/or Secondary C&I Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction.

• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors in identifying maintenance concerns.

• Collaborate with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, Virtual School, student attendance, RYAS, court referrals, hearings, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters.

• Collaborate with special education teacher, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted education.

• Collaborate with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department guidelines.

• Collaborate with the Technology Director, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under the Technology Director's supervision.

• Supervise students.

• Supervise mentee and student teacher as assigned.

• Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.

• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program evaluation.

• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines.

• Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development and effective school instruction as approved by the school principal.

• Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.

• Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable.

• Participate in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools.

• Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of responsibility.

• Reports absenteeism and take leave in accordance to board policy and procedures. Prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and school procedures.

• Meets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school and community.

• Communicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the school calendar.

• Manages the behavior of learning in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds.

• Supervises extra-curricular activities as assigned.

• Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned.

• Performs other duties as directed by the principal.

SALARY:

Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.