Mathematics, Middle

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL seeks a qualified teacher to guide students toward curriculum goals, plan lessons, and create a productive classroom environment.

Essential duties include meeting classes, preparing instruction, assessing progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff. A Bachelor's degree and eligibility for Florida Certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs and prepares for classes with written evidence of preparation.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Assesses student progress and maintains required records.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities in collaboration with district specialists.
• Develops classroom rules and maintains order; encourages standards of behavior.
• Be available to students and parents outside instructional hours when required.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees.

Skills

Knowledge of subject content

Strong oral written and interpersonal

Strong organizational

Word processing spreadsheet databases

Plan and implement program of study

Extra hours for grading/lesson prep

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 Schoolsdedicated 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.

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