Grade 5

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Tampa, Florida seeks a Grade 5 ELA Teacher to provide effective instruction in a classroom. The role entails creating engaging lessons, maintaining student assessments, and communicating with parents. A Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education is required. Join us to help foster a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must maintain appropriate certifications and professional development hours.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and maintains student grades.
• Creates relevant lessons that maximize student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction for content areas.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel regarding student progress.
• Uses diverse teaching practices to meet individual student needs.
• Observes and assesses student performance and maintains grades and attendance.
• Manages classroom behavior with effective strategies and discipline procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school staff about student progress and involvement.
• Ensures health and safety of students and protects equipment and facilities.
• Maintains required certifications and professional development hours.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical reasoning

Reasoning and problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education

District eligibility requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Grade 5 ELA Teacher role at Hillsborough County Public Schools. The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within an elementary school.

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 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 using effective classroom management strategies and 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.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

District/Qualifications

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education.
• Active application in the district system and eligibility requirements as specified by Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Skills & Knowledge

• Language skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents; responds to inquiries; writes effectively and presents to managers, the public, and the school board.
• Mathematical and quantitative reasoning: Works with basic math concepts and applies them to practical situations as needed for instructional planning.
• Reasoning and problem-solving: Solves practical problems and interprets instructions; makes timely decisions with appropriate input.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Environmental conditions: moderate noise level.

Notes

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applicants must have an active application and notification to be considered or interviewed for posted positions. Not currently an employee: apply through the district portal. Current employees: apply through the employee experience page in the Infor System (GHR) and ensure you meet the minimum requirements of the desired position. Review your skills/competencies in your employee profile and update as needed. For assistance, contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.