Social Studies Teacher & Curriculum Innovator

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL seeks a dedicated teacher to contribute to a dynamic educational environment. The role involves planning and implementing hands-on activities, collaborating with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to meet school goals, and actively supporting ongoing school improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, is eligible for Florida certification, and demonstrates strong communication, classroom management, and technology skills

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

• 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.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Technology basics

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification or eligible for certification (FL)

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL seeks a dedicated teacher to contribute to a dynamic educational environment. The role involves planning and implementing hands-on activities, collaborating with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to meet school goals, and actively supporting ongoing school improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, is eligible for Florida certification, and demonstrates strong communication, classroom management, and technology skills