Mathematics, Middle

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools is seeking a qualified educator to guide student learning toward curriculum goals and objectives. The role requires planning lessons, using varied instructional methods, and communicating objectives to students in a supportive classroom setting.

The teacher will create an engaging learning environment, assess progress, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to uphold district policies and student welfare.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities; prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Supervises students to protect safety and well-being; takes precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Assesses student progress and maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Assists administration in implementing policies; develops classroom rules and maintains order; encourages standards of behavior.
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents after instructional day when required.
• Plans and supervises assignments for aides/volunteers and evaluates their performance.

Skills

Knowledge of subject content

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Office software

Plan and implement study program

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• 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.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• 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 time management 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.
• Ability to manage students
• Ability to manage multiple tasks