Social Studies Teacher

**Talladega County Schools**

**Talladega**, Alabama 35161**

**POSITION GUIDE**

**POSITION**:Teacher

**QUALIFICATION**:Valid Alabama teachers’ certificate in assigned area

Highly Qualified Teacher Status

**REPORTS TO**:Principal

**JOB GOAL**:To guide students toward reaching their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, and physical growth and maturation through provision of appropriate learning experiences.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Responsibilities will include participation in planning meetings, conferences, and various committees.
- Follow the courses of study approved by the Alabama State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Talladega County Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
- Assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism in all activities of the school.
- Prepare for classes assigned, show written evidence of preparation upon request of principal at the local school, and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Keep accurate, complete records and evaluate student progress as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
- Take reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials and facilities.
- Cooperate with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and faculty meetings.
- Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
- Abide by the standards established by the Talladega County Board of Education for professional and personal conduct of teachers.
- Uphold and enforce Talladega County Board of Education policy.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Promote good public relations for the Talladega County School System.
- Engage in other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
- Provide consultative services to teachers and parents.
- Develop and implement behavior management plans for any student requiring behavior intervention.
- Foster communication between all agencies involved with the students.
- Coordinate transition of students from day treatment to their home school.
- Assist in the referral process, including observations of students in their home school setting.
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

**EVALUATION**:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**:187 day contract. Salary according to proper placement on current salary schedule