5th Grade Teacher

TALLASSEE CITY SCHOOLS

Job Description

Teacher

Qualifications: Valid teaching certificate in the assigned area of curriculum

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Per the Salary Matrix

Contract Length: 187 days

Essential job functions:

• Plans and delivers instructional activities for students consistent with student needs and school system instructional goals

• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences

• Demonstrates an appropriate level of subject matter knowledge for the instructional assignment as evidenced by daily presentation of subject matter practices

• Established behavior standards, provides classroom routines, and practices effective oral communication and listening skills resulting in a learning environment that promotes learning and self-discipline among students

• Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration, and post assessment follow-up activities

• Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes.

• Establishes and maintains a high level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, department heads, system level coordinators, ad/or program directors, and instructional support and service employees of the school system

• Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations skills including oral communication, written communication, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary

• Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school and district program improvement efforts participation in community and parent groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards

• Participates in professional growth activities leading toward enhancing professional qualifications

• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations

• Performs other such duties as required and/or assigned by the principal

Other Requirements

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by both the Alabama State

Department of Education and Tallassee City Schools

• Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students, parents,

administrators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment

• Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules

• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters

• Model and maintain high ethical standards

• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives

• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and

proficiency related to assignment

• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner

• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member

• Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for

improvement

• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records

• Ability to understand English in both written and oral forms and related instructions

to solve problems

Tallassee City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Tessie Williams, Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 308 King Street, 334-283-5675.