Elementary Self-Contained Special Ed Teacher (2026-003)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the area of instructional responsibility.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcome.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
• Communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Ensure confidentiality of all students' records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Establish and maintain a professional level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, department heads, district-level coordinators and/or program directors, and instructional support and service employees of the school district.
• Demonstrate a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations' skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom, such as school and district program improvement efforts, participation in community and parent groups, abide by and promote high ethical standards, etc.
• Model appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
• Develop and maintain documentation of Individualized Education Programs and student progress through the specified tracking program
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans and lesson plans based on district and state courses of study in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Establish and maintain proper and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
• Be familiar with and follow Calhoun County Board of Education policies.
• Coach or sponsor athletics/extra-curricular activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Length of Contract/Terms:
187 Days

Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.