Job Summary

Position Title: Teacher

Department or Unit: School Assignment

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Students and paraprofessionals

Job Summary: Provides planned instruction for guiding students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Typical Duties:

• Meets and instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated.
• Displays personal conduct which sets an example for students to emulate.
• Demonstrates high expectations of students and helps them set personal achievement goals.
• Prepares planned lessons for classes assigned and shows written evidence of such preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Handles routine classroom duties, i.e. taking attendance, distributing, collecting material, etc., in an organized manner placing emphasis on time-on-task.
• Maintains an attractive classroom environment which is conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and strategies while pacing instruction at a rate to cover the essential content and skills required for the subject or course.
• Strives to implement instruction and action consistent with the Selma City School's philosophy.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and materials.
• Recognizes school administrators as the instructional leaders of the school and works cooperatively by providing in a timely manner, information requested for instructional improvement, school reports and planning.
• Works cooperatively with teaching colleagues and support personnel to promote a productive and positive school climate.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records on attendance and academic progress.
• Uses effective methods of discipline in the classroom which encourages self-discipline, and assists in implementing school rules and regulations.
• Supervises students in a responsible manner in the classroom and other areas of the school as assigned.
• Administers tests required by the Selma City Schools and the Alabama State Board of Education.
• Attends in-service workshops, faculty meetings, grade level or departmental meetings, and meetings to promote productive school/parent relations.
• Confers with school administration, parents, and students concerning problems and/or progress of students.
• Shows allegiance to the school system, helps promote school pride and assists the school administration in implementing School Board policies and regulations.
• Follows an individual professional improvement plan to maintain and upgrade teaching competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Relevant certification
• Expertise in area of specialization.

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