SCIENCE (PHYSICS) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami, Florida, is seeking a Physics Teacher. This professional role involves instruction of K-12 students in science, with responsibilities including lesson planning, testing, grade records, and parent communications.

The position may require meeting state standards and participating in ongoing professional development. The district emphasizes diverse student enrollment and offers pathways for salary progression based on experience and district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications per State Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students, using various teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
• Assigns lessons; assesses student's progress including homework assignments; and hears presentations.
• Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigns final grades.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and inservice classes.
• Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

Job description

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SCIENCE (PHYSICS) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5508752
Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Jan 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES
This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of one or more subjects to K-12 school students.

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Instructs students, using various teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations.
2. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
3. Assigns lessons; assesses student's progress including homework assignments; and hears presentations.
4. Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigns final grades.
5. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
6. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
7. Maintains discipline in the classroom.
8. Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
9. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and inservice classes.
10. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is light work which requires the following physical activities: mobility, reaching, sitting, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
As specified in the State Statutes.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy
Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space
Classroom Teacher > Science: General
Classroom Teacher > Science: Physics

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

*(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.