Innovative ESE Teacher for Special Education

teachers-ocps; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to help foster a positive educational atmosphere. The role involves collaborating with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to develop and implement school programs and goals.

Key duties include planning hands-on activities, participating with faculty to improve programs, using technology in instruction, and maintaining accurate records of student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligibility for certification to teach in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on acquiring new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on developmental stages.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to help foster a positive educational atmosphere. The role involves collaborating with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to develop and implement school programs and goals.

Key duties include planning hands-on activities, participating with faculty to improve programs, using technology in instruction, and maintaining accurate records of student progress.