Certified Position - TEAMS Science Teacher (Grades 5-12)
The duties include but are not limited to:
- Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
- Participants in the TEAMS program shall be employed on a 189 day contract.
- Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Exhibits positive human relations skills.
- Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
- Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Maintains and submits records and reports.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid Alabama professional educator certificate or alternate certificate in middle school science.
- Must teach [full-time] approved math and/or science courses in grades 6-12 with the appropriate certificate endorsements.
- Must hold a valid advanced certification or credential; or dependent upon teaching experience level, obtain a specialized certification or credential within either 3 or 6 years.
- Must meet all requirements established by the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Salary Schedule Program (Act #2021-340) including teaching full time in an approved course, maintaining adequate progress towards an advanced credential (if the teacher does not have an advanced credential) and relinquishment of continuing service status.
Please review additional TEAMS PLAN eligibility and employment information here: www.WeTeachAlabama.com/teams
Reports to Principal
Duty Days - 189
SALARY : As per TEAMS Salary Matrix, depending on degree, experience and supplements (The salary listed does not reflect the 2% raise for the 2026-27 school year).
- This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Walker County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Walker County Schools.
- 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 th .
**Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the WCBOE and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law.
THE WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
