TEACHER-SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) HIGH

TrulyHired; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Florida seeks a certified teacher to create a high-expectation classroom that uses critical thinking, technology, and aligned instruction to meet district standards.

The role emphasizes assessment, communication with families, inclusive practices for diverse learners, ESOL endorsement if needed, data-driven planning, and collaboration with peers to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess using traditional and alternative strategies aligned with the curriculum and standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
• Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking in students.
• Use teaching strategies and materials reflecting diverse cultures and learning needs.
• Fulfill terms of contracts and adhere to ethics and regulations of education in Florida.
• Establish a classroom management system and a positive learning environment.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessment in various learning environments.
• Work with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders for student improvement.
• Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Complete ESOL endorsement training if LEP students are assigned.
• Keep school records and submit required reports.
• Account for all school property.

Skills

Florida teaching certification

Computer skills

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

• The Teacher shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:
• 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.

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