SOCIAL STUDIES

Orange County Public Schools; Windermere (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Orange County Public Schools WINDERMERE HIGH in Windermere, Florida seeks a Social Studies teacher to provide engaging instruction aligned with the district curriculum. You will collaborate with administrators, curriculum specialists and staff to plan, implement and assess programs that support student learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, Florida certification eligibility, and demonstrates strong classroom management, communication, and technology use.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development; ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills; ability to manage the classroom and supervise students; use of current research.

Responsabilités

• Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands‑on programs for students and the school.
• Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff; contribute to school improvement initiatives.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manage classroom and supervise care of equipment used.
• Engage in professional growth activities to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Diagnose and analyze student progress to provide appropriate instruction by developmental stage.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and technology to meet student needs.
• Maintain records such as grade books, attendance, and student progress reports.

Connaissances

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Description du poste

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

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

Orange County Public Schools WINDERMERE HIGH - Windermere, Florida

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983180

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 10:29 AM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 4:49 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

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.

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.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Current Issues
• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General
• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Government
• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Military

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Contact Information

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

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