First Grade Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM TITLE: Teacher JOB GOAL: To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives. JOB STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university * Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate * Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development * Good public relations skills * Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students * Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457 * Knowledge and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology and assist in instructional practices * Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings. Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups. * Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. * Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities. * Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently. * Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students. * Knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction. * Demonstrate and models regular and predictable attendance. * Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times. * Demonstrate the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required. * Implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students. * Collaborate with the Elementary and/or Secondary C&I Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction. * Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator, local school administration, and counselors in identifying maintenance concerns. * Collaborate with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, Virtual School, student attendance, RYAS, court referrals, hearings, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters. * Collaborate with special education teacher, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted education. * Collaborate with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department guidelines. * Collaborate with the Technology Director, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under the Technology Director's supervision. * Supervise students. * Supervise mentee and student teacher as assigned. * Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement. * Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program evaluation. * Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines. * Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development and effective school instruction as approved by the school principal. * Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans. * Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable. * Participate in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools. * Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of responsibility. * Reports absenteeism and take leave in accordance to board policy and procedures. Prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and school procedures. * Meets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school and community. * Communicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the school calendar. * Manages the behavior of learning in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds. * Supervises extra-curricular activities as assigned. * Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned. * Performs other duties as directed by the principal. SALARY: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 month, 10 month, or 12 month EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.