Job Details
Certified - Position - General Social Science (previously Social Science)
Grades 9-12
Job Number 230#######
Start Date
Open Date 03/07/2024
Closing Date 05/31/2024
System Mission: To create a culture of intellectual curiosity where all students have ownership over their learning and are inspired to think, innovate, and create.
System Vision: Our students are lifelong learners who use their knowledge, skills, and influence to make the world a better place.
LOCATION:PRJHSREPORTS TO:PrincipalFLSA STATUS:ExemptTERMS:187-Day appointment in compensated in accordance with the board approved salary scheduleJOB GOAL:
- To create an educational environment in which students succeed academically, socially, and physically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives
- To implement developmentally appropriate best practices in the designated grade level and subject area(s) aligned with the mission and vision of Pike Road Schools
- To serve as an advocate and role model for learners and a professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system
QUALIFICATIONS:State of Alabama Professional Educator Certificate and Highly Qualified in area of instructional responsibility
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Teacher as Learner:- Possess current content knowledgeable in the area of instructional responsibility.
- Continue as a life-long learner.
- Participate in professional learning activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues.
- Learn and utilize new strategies and technologies to engage students in challenging, authentic, and meaningful learning experiences.
- Model lifelong learning and curiosity to students
Teacher as Relationship Builder- Create a positive culture of learning.
- Value and respect each student.
- Recognize the potential in each student.
- Consistently encourage and support each student to reach his/her fullest potential.
Teacher as Designer and Facilitator:- Value and collaborate with parents as partners in their children's education.
- Embrace the teacher's role as facilitator, navigator, mentor, and encourager.
- Encourage students' curiosity, self-discipline, and ownership of learning.
- Solicit and incorporate the voice of students concerning their learning.
- Value and collaborate with community and global experts to create challenging, authentic, and meaningful learning experiences and projects for students - - including the use of mentors, internships, apprenticeships, field trips, etc.
- Design, redesign, and facilitate challenging, authentic, and meaningful work that appeals to students' motives, interests, and learning styles.
- Value and encourage students to learn any time and any place.
- Understand that failure is a valuable part of the learning process that occurs when students challenge themselves.
- Value students' time by not teaching what students already know and support students in exceeding grade level content (no limits on learning).
- Use a variety of tools to measure students' engagement and assess students' learning.
Teacher as Role Model and Leader:- Embrace and promote the system's mission, vision, beliefs, and goals.
- Model appropriate personal characteristics and work habits.
- Abide by and promote high ethical standards and adhere to the Alabama Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Lead professional learning, mentor aspiring teachers, conduct action research, share expertise, and contribute to the field of education.
- Fulfill professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school programs, school and system program improvement efforts, and community and parent groups.
- Performs other duties as required by school and system leadership.
EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Start Date 08/01/2024
Duty Days 187
Reports To Principal
Job Posting Link www.pikeroadschools.org/o/prs/page/personnel
Salary Range: From/To 187-Day appointment compensated in accordance with the Board approved salary schedule
Additional Job Information
Board Approved Salary Schedule
Please ensure that you have upload the following documents to your Teach in Alabama application:
1) Resume
2) Copy of Current Teacher Certification
Coaching may be required.
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