Middle School Science Teacher: Inspire Curiosity & Growth

The School District of Lee County; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Science Teacher for Lehigh Acres Middle School in Lehigh Acres, FL. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Florida teaching certificate; a Master’s degree is preferred.

This full-time position involves delivering science instruction, planning curriculum, and assessing student progress in a supportive environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Experience or education may substitute to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study meeting students' needs and abilities.
• Establish curriculum objectives and evaluation plans.
• Create a learning environment conducive to student engagement.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and set clear lesson objectives.
• Employ appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Diagnose student strengths/weaknesses and involve District specialists as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Enforce school policies and establish classroom rules and procedures.
• Coordinate with support staff and volunteers; evaluate effectiveness.
• Use technology in teaching and maintain records; comply with regulations.
• Adhere to ethics and participate in school improvement initiatives.
• Identify distress or abuse indicators and act per procedures and law.
• Maintain appropriate testing environments and test security.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida teaching certificate

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Science Teacher for Lehigh Acres Middle School in Lehigh Acres, FL. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Florida teaching certificate; a Master’s degree is preferred.

This full-time position involves delivering science instruction, planning curriculum, and assessing student progress in a supportive environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a