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

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Supports the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engages in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintains 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.

Skills

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Able to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
• Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Applies math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plays a role in developing project plans, coordinating projects, communicating changes and progress, completing projects on time and on budget, managing project team activities, and planning for additional resources.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Works in an organized manner.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices.
• Accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Pay

Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Schedule

Job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date.

Applications must be submitted before this deadline.