Teacher-Secondary Social Science

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

About The Position

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
Knowledge of state curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives of instructional specialty to which assigned.
Knowledge of student academic progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
Knowledge of school’s program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
Ability to develop and implement lesson plans based on district and state courses of study in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, CD-ROMS, DVDS, videos, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Physically and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed
Knowledge and understanding of the Board’s policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/ community relations’ skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in- group and one-on-one situations as necessary
Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
Assumes other responsibilities and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Establishes and maintains a high level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, department heads, district-level coordinators and/or program directors, and instructional support and service employees of the school district.
Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school and district program improvement efforts, participation in community and parent groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards.
Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.