Grade 4

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A Florida school district seeks an Elementary Teacher responsible for lesson design and implementation, fostering a positive classroom environment, and maintaining student records. Candidates must hold a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and affects the academic growth of students.

Qualifications

Physical presence expected as part of attendance.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills.
Create and implement lessons based on state standards.
Solves problems and interprets instructions in varied formats.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Design and implement lessons in accordance with curriculum.
Create a positive educational climate for students.
Communicate with parents regarding student progress.
Uses diverse teaching methods to meet student needs and backgrounds.
Assesses student performance, tracks progress, and maintains grades and attendance.
Manages classroom behavior with effective strategies and procedures.
Communicates with parents and staff about student progress and involvement.
Ensures health, safety, and confidentiality of records and data.
Maintains required certifications and participates in professional development.

Skills

Reads and interprets documents

Math concepts application

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within an elementary school.

District expectations

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
Support the district’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.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district 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/district 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.

Note: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Qualifications

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education.
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.
Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry; applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

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: moderate.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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Current employee information

Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings. All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility. If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile prior to or shortly after applying for any opening. (Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location)).

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Salary Schedules

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