Social Studies Teacher

TITLE: Teacher JOB GOAL: To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university * Possess and maintain a 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 to 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 * Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs * Ability to plan and implement lessons and professional development based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students * Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators * Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities. * Demonstrates the ability to multitask, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently. * Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students. * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction. * Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance. * Demonstrates professional appearance and demeanor at all times. * Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required. * Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students. * Collaborates with appropriate staff on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction. * Collaborates with appropriate staff in identifying maintenance concerns. * Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, student attendance, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters. * Collaborates with the 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. * Collaborates 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. * Collaborates with the local school technology contact, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under technology. * Supervises students as assigned. * Supervises mentees and student teachers as assigned. * Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement. * Collaborates with local school administration, reading and math coaches, and counselors on 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 classroom 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. * Participates in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools. * Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of responsibility. * Reports absences and takes 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 student behavior in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds. * Supervises and/or coaches extra-curricular activities as assigned. * Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned. * Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as assigned. * Makes provisions for being accessible to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. * Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel. * Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner. * Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. * Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory. * Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations. * Performs other job-related duties as directed by the principal. SALARY: Based on the Jacksonville City School System Salary Schedule TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 (189 TEAMS); additional days based on Board approval EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.