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

Job summary

A public school district in Florida is looking for a Secondary Teacher to instruct students in grades 6-12. The role involves designing engaging lessons, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining effective communication with parents and staff. Candidates should hold a Florida Professional Educator Certificate and have strong skills in classroom management and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of state standards and district curriculum.
• Ability to create a positive educational climate.
• Strong organizational skills to manage classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate instruction for assigned content areas.
• Create and deliver engaging lessons to maximize student achievement.
• Communicate regularly with parents and school personnel.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Adaptability to diverse students

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate

Job description

The Secondary Teacher (grades 6-12) is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within a secondary school.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others adequately informed, and selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.

Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and on budget, and manages project team activities.

Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred, eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents, responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community, and writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry, applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds. Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead. Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.