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