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IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR 5th/6th Grade Certified Teacher (Reading Endorsed)
Signing bonus + great benefits
Signing bonus + great benefits
- Health, vision, dental, & life benefits.
- Retirement plan (employer match).
- Great work family environment / ties with community.
More info provided at formal interview.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The Certified Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within a school.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education:
- A bachelor's degree. Degree or formal training in content area preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate is Required.
Language Skills:
- Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Reasoning Ability:
- Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, curriculum, and students’ needs.
- Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
- Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
- Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
- Communicates with parents and school/ personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
- Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.
COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
- Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
- Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.
- Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.
- Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives.
- Works in an organized manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
- Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
- Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
- Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.
EXCELSIOR EXPECTATIONS: All employees must:
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
- Support the ’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
- Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
- Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
