Science Teacher - Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

TrulyHired; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking qualified educators in Florida to plan, implement, and assess engaging learning experiences that meet diverse student needs. The role emphasizes curriculum planning, collaboration with colleagues and parents, and adherence to privacy and district policies.

Applicants should hold a valid Florida teaching certificate, with a Master’s degree preferred. The position involves managing classroom responsibilities and contributing to school improvement initiatives while maintaining

Qualifications

• / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience managing business/department functions and staff.
• / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Clear and concise oral and written communication; analytical and organizational skills; adaptability and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the needs of students.
• Assist in establishing curriculum objectives and development of plans for implementation and evaluation.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear lesson objectives to communicate them to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Diagnose learning strengths and weaknesses and seek district specialist assistance as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish classroom rules and maintain order.
• Plan and supervise assignments for support personnel and volunteers; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by law and policy.
• Adhere to Code of Ethics and district policies.
• Support school improvement initiatives by participating in activities and programs.
• Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action.
• Establish testing environment and ensure test security.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands; interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Ability to work effectively under stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
• Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Revised: 08/01/23

Responsibilities

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
• Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
• Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.

Revised: 08/01/23

Additional Job Information

Applicants holding a valid Florida teaching certificate may be considered for instructional positions outside of their current certification area via an 'out-of-field' agreement. If you are interested in exploring eligibility for a different subject area,