JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: School Principal
JOB GOAL: To implement an effective educational program for the designated grade level and subject area(s) using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet applicable federal and state certification/qualification requirements for the position
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
- Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
- Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state and federal law and the Board may require
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
- Demonstrates competent knowledge of the structure of the academic discipline related to assigned subject-matter content areas
- Demonstrates competent knowledge of the Alabama courses of study and locally developed curriculum guides related to the teaching assignment
- Anchors content knowledge in learning experiences that are meaningful and engaging
- Defines clear goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans
- Provides accommodations, modifications, and/or adaptations to the curriculum required
- Uses students' prior knowledge and experiences to introduce new subject-area content and present instructional experiences that are designed to be motivating and engaging for those students
- Implements developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
- Utilizes a variety of flexible student groupings to support differentiated instruction
- Utilizes ongoing formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional plans accordingly
- Collaborates with other teachers to interpret and use student data for instructional planning and program evaluation
- Administers all school, District, and state-required assessments in accordance with required procedures
- Facilitates students' individual and collaborative use of technology to support learning
- Positively models the appropriate and responsible use of technology
- Creates a classroom environment that values and responds to cultural, ethnic, gender, linguistic, and socio-economic differences and recognizes the impact of these differences on individual learner needs, preferences, and styles
- Expects and responds to a broad range of student academic and behavioral needs in the classroom and provides accommodations to individual students as required
- Involves parents and/or families as active partners in planning and supporting student learning
- Actively participates in collaborative professional learning communities to increase student achievement and grow professional expertise
- Actively engages in ongoing, continuous professional learning
- Uses and maintains confidential information in accordance with state and federal law and local Board policy
- Practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical use of technology following the Hoover City Schools' Acceptable Use Agreement
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
- Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system
- Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
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 Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.