SOCIAL STUDIES

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

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools Innovation High in Orlando, Florida seeks a dedicated Classroom Teacher for Social Studies: Current Issues and related subjects. You will plan and deliver hands-on lessons, collaborate with administrators and instructional teams, and engage families to support student learning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Florida teaching certification eligibility, with strong classroom management, technology use, and assessment skills to meet diverse student needs.

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

• Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participate in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manage classroom and supervise proper care of equipment used.
• Engage in professional growth activities to acquire new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnose and analyze student progress to provide instruction based on developmental stages.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Incorporate technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Use classroom management techniques conducive to an effective climate.
• Show sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promote student self-esteem.
• Maintain professional relationships between school and parents.
• Maintain contact with parents through conferences, calls, or written communications.
• Encourage parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintain records such as grade books, attendance, and progress reports.
• Protect student and school property.
• Keep up to date on current technology used in the position; attend training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organizational skills

Classroom management

Technology in instruction

Student supervision

Assessment & progress analysis

Knowledge of diverse learning styles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida teaching certification eligibility

Job description

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 1.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 2.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

• 1.Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands‑on programs and activities for students and the school.
• 2.Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• 3.Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• 4.Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• 5.Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• 6.Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• 7. Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• 8. Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• 9. Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• 10.Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• 11.Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self‑esteem.
• 12.Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• 13.Maintains contact with parents through parent‑teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• 14.Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• 15.Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• 16.Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• 17.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.
• 18.Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• 19.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 performed without 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.

Social Studies

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

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Contact Information

• Kimberly Wood
• 445 W. Ameila Street
• Orlando, Florida 32801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]