TEACHER-SOCIAL SCIENCES HIGH

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida seeks a Teacher for Social Sciences at the high school level. The role emphasizes creating a high-expectation classroom while infusing critical thinking, technology, and an aligned curriculum to achieve district and state standards.

Responsibilities include assessing students, communicating with families, pursuing continual professional growth, and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Florida certification is required.
• Computer skills required for the position.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Use aligned assessment strategies to support learner development.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in planned professional quality improvement.
• Critical Thinking: Promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking in students.
• Diversity: Use instructional strategies reflecting each student's background.
• Ethics and Regulations: Adhere to codes of ethics and district regulations.
• Learning Environments: Maintain positive learning environments with engaged students.
• Planning: Plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessments.

Skills

Computer skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

State of Florida certification

Job description

TEACHER-SOCIAL SCIENCES HIGH

Broward County Public Schools NORTHEAST HIGH - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5923196
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 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.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-010

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Contact Information

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