Job Summary

Job Title: Voluntary Transfer Physical Education Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Work Days: 9 Months (187 Days)

Salary: Classified Schedule 16 (Level 1-4) $49,080 - $93,875

Location: Various Schools

Job Description: This year we have an electronic process for accepting Voluntary Teacher Transfer requests. With this process, we are hoping to provide a simple and efficient means for our teachers to apply for a voluntary transfer. Employees interested in applying for a transfer must complete an Internal Application online and apply to the appropriate job posting by Friday, March 21, 2025. By applying through this portal, you are agreeing to be transferred to another school in the district by request of that school's principal in Teach in Alabama. Additionally, you must be selected by the principal of a school/director of a department and recommended to Human Resources for transfer. A transfer is not guaranteed and Human Resources retains the right to reject a transfer based on program needs. If you are seeking to transfer for the 2025-2026 school year, please read and follow the instructions below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the alternative education setting

Assists in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the alternative education setting

Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools

Collaborates with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors

Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary

Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress

Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building

Administers standardized testing

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate.

Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe.

Application Requirements:

Completed Application (HireTrue)

Resume (uploaded to application)

Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

Physical Requirements: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Revised: February 2025

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check. Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.