SCIENCE

Orange County Public Schools

Lockhart (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Lockhart, Florida seeks a qualified science teacher for middle school to contribute to a dynamic instructional program. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certification or eligibility and invites collaboration with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to meet student goals.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, assessing student progress, and maintaining records while integrating technology and current research

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participates with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate programs of school improvement.
Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
Participates in professional growth to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Diagnoses and analyzes student progress to provide appropriate instruction by developmental stage.
Uses various instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
Maintains records as required including grade books and attendance.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Effective communication

Research knowledge

Technology basics

Planning & organization

Classroom management

Student progress analysis

Learning styles knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida teaching certification or eligible

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

SCIENCE

Orange County Public Schools LOCKHART MIDDLE - Lockhart, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development
Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of current research
Basic knowledge of technology
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs
Knowledge of varied learning styles
Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills
Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development

Reports To

School Principal

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
Assists in the protection of student and school property.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Environmental Factors

Tasks are regularly performedwithout exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth in the negotiated contract between the School Board of Orange County, Florida and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

Position Type

Full-time

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