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Intermediate School Teacher (Grades 3rd-6th)
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$58,640 / year median in Alabama
+10% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
TeacherQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution Valid certification in area of teaching position is required for all teachers, i.e., English, Reading or Language Arts, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, Civics & Government, Economics, Arts, History, Geography, Health Education, Physical Education, Driver & Traffic Safety, ROTC, and Career/Technical Education. Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptableJOB GOAL
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential through mastery of content level standards.REPORTS TO
PrincipalSUPERVISES
Students and assigned personnelPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
- Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
- Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
- Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
- Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
- Collaborate with parents regularly about their child's academic progress, attendance, classroom behavior, etc.
- Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
- Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
- Perform other related duties during school as assigned by the principal.