Teacher Science - Special Education

Guntersville City Schools Job Description

Position Title: Teacher

Assigned School

Pay Type: Salary - Exempt Retirement: RSA

Contract Work Year: 187 Days

To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives.

• To implement an effective educational program for the designated grade level and subject area(s) using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices.
• To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and technological tools; exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with course of study guidelines and student learning objectives.
• Provides modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English as required.
• Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles and backgrounds.
• Participates in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned.
• Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
• interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others through role modeling and learning activities.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
• Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
• In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The Guntersville City Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of age, race/color, religion/creed, gender, national/ethnic origin, disability, or citizenship status.