English Teacher - Secondary

Job Summary
PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS
3160 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
205-624-3700
Title: Teacher
Qualifications:

1. Must pass appropriate background screening
2. Must have the physical ability, aptitude, and skills to complete all duties related to the job
3. Must have the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
4. College graduate and meet the requirements as set by State of Alabama certification
5. Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above or below as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
6. Ensure consistent punctuality by arriving to work on time each day, maintaining a reliable and professional presence.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Be regular and punctual in attendance
2. Maintain proper and professional relationship with students, other employees, and
visitors
3. Understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures
4. To understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative
regulations, and Pelham City Schools Board of Education Policy.
5. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system.
Such participation shall include teachers in consultation through meetings, conferences,
and committee responsibilities.
6. To accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge
of teacher duties and responsibilities.
7. To abide by the standards established for teacher professional and personal conduct
printed and published in the Alabama Code of Ethics.
8. To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum
guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Pelham City Schools Board of
Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the
principal.
9. To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school
program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
Essential Functions:
1. Report for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain at least ten minutes after the close of school.
2. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
3. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
4. Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
5. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school.
6. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
7. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
8. Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
11. Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
12. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
13. All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
14. Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
15. Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
16. Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
17. Maintain and improve professional competence.
18. Be regular and punctual in attendance
19. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of
the school when requested by the principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Nine-month (187-day) contract.
Salary and Terms of Employment
Based on Pelham City Schools teacher matrix and depending on degree and experience
Pelham City Schools Salary Matrix: https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/departments/human_resources/salary_schedules
Reports to:
Superintendent, Principal, or Supervisors as designated by the Superintendent or Principal
* Contact Pelham City Schools with questions regarding application.
*Applicants should apply on HireTrue at: https://careersalk12education.org/pelhamcityschools
The Pelham City Board of Education 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.