Language Arts, Middle

Duval Schools; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools seeks a dedicated teacher to guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and to communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. You will employ varied instructional techniques suitable to the students' needs and the school's location in Jacksonville.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and eligibility for Florida Department of Education Certification, with strong communication, organizational, and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.
• Education experience requirements described; none listed as prior teaching experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and aligns with district policy.
• Supervises students to protect health and safety and maintains records as required.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports; supports policies and classroom rules.
• Engages with administration to implement district policies and conducts duties outside instructional time as needed.
• Plans and supervises assignments for aides and volunteers and evaluates performance.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

Skills

Knowledge of subject content

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency with word processing, SPSS

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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 classes assigned, 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 Schools dedicated 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.