Job Title

Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Principal/Designee

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
• Participates in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system.
• Accepts no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
• Abided by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of Ethics.
• Follows the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Houston County Board of Education.
• Assists in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
• Reports for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remains at least ten minutes after the close of school.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate discipline in the classroom and assists staff in the establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
• Evaluates student progress regularly and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Makes reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Works with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Participates in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
• Attends and participates regularly in faculty meetings.
• Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and the community.
• Promotes good public relations for the school and the school system with the general public.
• Maintains and improves professional competence.
• Performs other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skills in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.