TEACHER-LANGUAGE ARTS/WRITING COACH MID

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher-Language Arts/Writing Coach at Apollo Middle in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The MID-level position focuses on elevating student achievement through targeted literacy instruction, integrated critical thinking, and aligned assessment within district standards.

The role requires Florida certification, strong communications with students and families, and collaboration with peers to plan, deliver, and assess language arts instruction.

Qualifications

• Appropriate State of Florida certification.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support learner growth.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Use critical thinking techniques to promote higher-order thinking in students.
• Use instructional strategies reflecting diverse cultures, learning styles and needs.
• Fulfill terms of contracts and adhere to ethics and regulations of Florida education.
• Support positive learning environments and student development.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of subject matter and teaching strategies.
• Establish classroom management and active student engagement.
• Plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessment.
• Collaborate with peers, parents, community and stakeholders for school improvement.
• Integrate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Complete ESOL training and endorsement if LEP students are assigned.
• Maintain school records and reports as required by law.
• Account for school property and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Florida teaching certificate

Job description

TEACHER-LANGUAGE ARTS/WRITING COACH MID

Broward County Public Schools APOLLO MIDDLE - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922791

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To create and maintain a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning by infusing critical thinking skills, application skills, interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process, resulting in measurable student achievement gains for all students in order to meet district and state standards.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment Use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Communication Use effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Critical Thinking Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluate thinking capabilities of students.
• Diversity Use appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Ethics and Regulations Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to code of ethics and principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida and assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district board regulations.
• Human Development and Learning Use an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Knowledge Subject Matter Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
• Learning Environments Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
• Planning Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Role of the Teacher Work with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.
• Technology Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• ESOL Requirement Complete the training and obtain the endorsement outlined in state board of education rules and/or guidelines if assigned Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.
• Record Keeping Keep school records and prepare and submit such reports as may be required by law, by regulations of the State Board or School District.
• Property Account for all other school property (keys, records, reports, personal computers, etc.) To the principal of the school or to the superintendent as may be prescribed by regulations of the state board and of The School Board of Broward County.
• Additional Responsibilities Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies. Ensure adherence to good safety procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate State of Florida certification.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills preferred.

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]