Fourth Grade, Elem

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools seeks a qualified educator to guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. You will communicate these objectives, apply varied instructional techniques and media, and align with district philosophy and policies.

You will meet classes as scheduled, plan programs tailored to student needs, monitor progress, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, productive learning environment that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes as scheduled.
• Plans a program of study meeting students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.
• Supervises students to protect health and safety.
• Assesses student progress and maintains records.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks district help as needed.
• Enforces classroom rules and maintains order.
• Communicates with students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Plans and supervises work for teacher aides/volunteers with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech literacy

Lesson planning

Student assessment ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database software

Job description

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets with the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Supervises students in order to protect the students from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 5. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• 6. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
• 7. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 8. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 9. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• 10. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications & Licenses: Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of subject content
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc.

Become one of Duval County Public Schoolsdedicated professionals who make a difference in the lives of children every day. Whether it’s as a teacher, bookkeeper, counselor, maintenance worker, or one of dozens of other roles, Team Duval employees work together to ensure children achieve academic excellence and are prepared to succeed in life, college, and their careers.