Teacher - Science

Second Mile Education; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education in Florida seeks a Biology/Science teacher with a valid FL certification to educate high school students, guide them through the IGP process, and help accelerate credit accumulation through a mastery-based model.

You will create a student-centered learning environment, monitor progress with reading and benchmark data, collaborate with peers, pursue professional development, and support enrollment and attendance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• FL Teaching Certification or Statement of Eligibility in Biology or Middle Grades Science and Chemistry is required.
• Minimum one year of high school teaching experience.
• Experience with over-age or at-risk youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or 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.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data analysis

Communication skills

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Teacher Certification or SE Biology or Middle Grades Science and Chemistry

1 year high school teaching experience

Experience with at-risk youth preferred

Job description

Must have FL Teaching Certification (Prefer Biology 6-12)

The Science 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 in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or 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.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• 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

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Teacher Certification or Statement of Eligibility in Biology OR Middle Grades Science and Chemistry
• Minimum one (1) year high school teaching
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with over-age and at-risk youth is preferred.