Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Secondary Special Education Teacher

Company: Alabama State Board of Education


Description: Description: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: Pike Road Schools
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TERMS: 187-day position paid following 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 responsibilityPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Salary:

Location: Pike Road, AL

Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:39:57 GMT


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