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Classroom Teacher-HistoryMAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS) Mobile, Alabama Reports to: Principal Salary: Beginning Salary $47,600 (187 days) Additional compensation based on years of experience and degree level Performance Incentives based upon network academic performancePosition OverviewACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking Classroom Teachers. Effective teachers who continually learn and set high expectations are the key to student academic achievement and success. At MAEF Public Charter Schools, we believe students will rise to meet the high expectations our team of educators set. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a genuine concern for students and their subject, resilience, a growth mindset, adaptability, and passion. We hope to develop a genuine community of practice in which teachers play a vital role in developing curriculum and instructional strategies for educating students.Essential FunctionsDevelop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards outlined in the network.Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame; thus, reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis.Provide direct and indirect instruction.Conduct long and short-term planning, addressing the individual needs of students.Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.Evaluate student's progress through frequent formative assessments.Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative learning environment.Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.Report directly to the Principal.Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.Serve as an advisor to students, overseeing their academic and behavioral progress.Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal.Ability toDemonstrate communication skills-model correct use of language, oral and written.Engage the interest of school-age children.Work with diverse children, including those with special needs.Be flexible and work in a pleasant and cooperative manner.Work well with parents.Work effectively as a team member.Evaluate tests and measurements of achievement.Possess a high degree of professionalism and discretion.Demonstrate willingness to be held accountable for student results.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college or universityValid teaching certification in middle and high school ELA, math, science, and special education; or valid license required for the employment content areaDemonstrated expertise in the subject matter and/or direct subject-area teaching experienceTermsNine (9) month, 187-day contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.Salary: Beginning Salary $47,600.00 a year. Additional salary is based on years of experience and degrees. Performance incentives based upon network academic performance.Benefits: Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama Teacher Retirement System.Email your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io. Note: Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question: In 100-400 words, please explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead the students of ACCEL Academy, including any experience and specific data/accomplishments that will demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of ACCEL Academy.