Secondary Science Teacher

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: Secondary Science Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA: Exempt

POTENTIAL LOCATION: Barbour County High School (Gr. 7 - 12), Clayton, AL

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9 month / 187 days

SALARY SCHEDULE: Based on Board Approved Salary Matrix

Sign-On Incentives for Fully Certified Teachers — 2026–2027:

• $4,000 — for fully certified Secondary Science Teacher
• $4,500 — Master’s Degree or Ed.S. Degree with National Board Certification or STEM Certification
• $4,500 — Doctorate Degree

A three-year commitment is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To create and provide engaging and challenging work for students to maximize each student’s ability in accordance with local and state courses of study.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state and federal law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines
• Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learning
• Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, and appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activities
• Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate
• Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learning
• Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community
• Participates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement efforts
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and students
• Implements professional learning plan and maintains proper certification
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal and submits records and reports in a timely manner
• Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations
• Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education
• Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principal

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education Division of Human Resources reserves the right to amend the job description as needed, without notice.

THE BARBOUR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.