In School Suspension Teacher
Lee County Schools
- AL
Loachapoka High School
- Loachapoka, Alabama This job is also posted in Lee County Schools
- AL
Job Details
Job ID:
5773927
Application Deadline:
Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 30, 2026
Job Description
In School Suspension Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS
Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
Must hold a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
Good understanding of the field of child development, student behavior and of instructional methods and techniques;
Ability to learn new methods and techniques;
Ability to work harmoniously with and provide a broad range of assistance to the instructional staff; and
Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
Good understanding of Lee County's District Disciplinary Policies and Procedures;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
Strong ability to work with diverse populations.
Must meet the suitability criteria for employment as required by the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Background Check Required:
(HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the federal Bureau of Investigation.
REPORTS TO
Principal
JOB GOALS
To supervise students who are assigned to in school suspension for disciplinary reasons and help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicable to
All Employees:
Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
Uphold Board policies, including the anti-harassment program.
Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public.
Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.
Essential Job Functions:
Report for duty fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain fifteen minutes after the close of school.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
Oversee the ISS room to ensure a safe, orderly, and zero-tolerance environment for disruptive behavior.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and 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.
All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with students, parents and community.
Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Implement positive behavior intervention strategies (PBIS) and help students reflect on the actions that led to their suspension.
Maintain an atmosphere in which students are expected to remain seated and silent during the time period.
Work with the administration and faculty to have in-school serve as an effective preventative disciplinary technique.
Assist students as needed with homework or instructional assignments.
Perform any other pertinent assignment deemed necessary by the principal to assist in the efficiency and effectiveness of the classroom.
Essential Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
EMPLOYMENT
This is a nine-month contract (187 days). Based on board approved salary schedule.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$48,629 to $96,819 Per Year
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
