Teacher - Reading

Second Mile Education; Lehigh Acres (FL); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Second Mile Education in Florida seeks a Reading Teacher to coach, motivate, and instruct high school students within a mastery-based model. The role focuses on Student Graduation Plans and accelerating credits through engaging instruction, acting as coach and mentor in a data-driven environment.

Requirements include a Florida Teaching Certification with Reading and ESOL endorsements. The position emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and alignment with state standards to support

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Ability to analyze data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the classroom by applying subject matter knowledge and best instructional practices.
• Assist in initiatives to meet FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance, behavioral records, and academic grades as required by guidelines.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and implement best educational practices aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development to maintain certification or credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned per company policy.

Conocimientos

Student-centered instruction

Data-driven improvement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Education

FL Teaching Certification

Reading Endorsement

ESOL Endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Must have FL Teaching Certification (Plus Reading and ESOL Endorsements)

The Reading Teacher is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Job Requirements And Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with aver age at-risk youth is preferred.