Biology

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred.
• Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.

Other Information

• Communicates ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Keeps others adequately informed and selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills and keeps abreast of current developments.
• Displays willingness to make decisions, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Works in an organized manner and manages project team activities.

Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Uses resources effectively.

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Makes timely decisions.

Project Management

• Develops project plans, coordinates projects.
• Communicates changes and progress.
• Completes projects on time and on budget.
• Manages project team activities.

Planning and Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plans for additional resources.
• Integrates changes smoothly.
• Sets goals and objectives.
• Works in an organized manner.

Communications

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Mathematical Skills

• Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions

• Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Other Notes

• All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date.
• Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
• All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.
• Not Currently an Employee of our district? If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button.
• Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools? Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space).
• If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.
• The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred. Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds. Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.