Macon County School District Hiring for Science Teacher Job at Tuskegee, AL Full Time

Macon County Schools (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Science Teacher, Notasulga High School

Macon County Schools needs your expertise and experience as we transform the lives of every student in our charge. Macon County Schools is located 20 minutes outside of Montgomery and Auburn directly off Interstate 85. We offer a small community experience for our students and employees. We are currently offering TEAMS contracts for certified teachers, which will provide you with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $20,000 per year. We also are offering a $5000 supplement for TEAMS teachers. Will you help us educate our much-deserving students during the 2022-2023 school year?

We have a vacancy for a high school science teacher at Notasulga High School (NHS) in Notasaulga, Alabama. NHS has roughly 330 students and is a K-12 school that is nestled in a charming, close-knit community right off Interstate 85. Students are separated by grade spans in different buildings to ensure that students are provided with age-appropriate experiences. Students may participate in a variety of course offerings including advanced placement, dual enrollment with Tuskegee University, and career and technical education. NHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students and is currently designated as a 1A school for interscholastic sports. The stadium is packed during a football game with significant community support! NHS is a very unique school that has a lot to offer! The most recent graduating class had 20 students. As a teacher you will be able to follow your students through their senior year since NHS has all grades! NHS is 10 minutes away from Auburn and 30 minutes from Montgomery.

There are many benefits to working in our school district:

• Small class sizes with an average of 15 students
• Apple certified school district (every teacher receives a iMac desktop computer, macbook pro, and an iPad)
• Smart televisions in each classroom
• Dedicated chromebook and iPad carts for students
• Strong community support for education
• Frequent opportunities for professional development within the school district and at Auburn University, Alabama State University, and Tuskegee University
• Leadership development program for aspiring administrators
• Opportunities for teacher leadership with additional compensation
• Close working relationships with school administrators that have extensive classroom teaching experience
• Stable, supportive leadership at each community school
• Well-maintained, modern facilities with stylish interiors and furniture

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.

(2) Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area or eligibility for an emergency certification.

(3) Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum. Knowledge of current educational research. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,358.00 – $88,342.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks must be worn during the workday.

Work Location: One location