Elementary School Teacher

School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance programs

Benefits & wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Gym access

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking Elementary Teachers to guide students across Lee County toward intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe, cost-effective environment aligned with district goals.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, creating a conducive classroom, assessing progress, collaborating with colleagues and families, and leveraging technology to support learning while upholding the Florida Code of Ethics and district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state certificate (PreK-3 or Elementary Ed K-6).
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Assess student progress and communicate outcomes to families.

Responsibilities

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study meeting student needs.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Communicate objectives to students and families.
• Employ effective instructional methods and materials to meet goals.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Adhere to ethical codes and district policies.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Assessment & reporting

Collaboration with staff

Instructional strategies

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida teaching certificate or recognized out-of-state certificate (PreK-3 or Elementary Ed K-6)

Job description

We are hiring Elementary Teachers across Lee County who will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate in PreK-3 or Elementary Education K-6.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
• Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Employee insurance programs
• Employee benefits & wellness programs
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid sick time and holidays
• Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)

About Lee County:

The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 27th-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 101,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employer, and with the District's construction program, building new schools, and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.