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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.
• 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.
• Interprets and applies legal and regulatory requirements.

Other Information

• Communicates ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Manages project team activities.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plans for additional resources.
• Integrates changes smoothly.
• Sets goals and objectives.
• Works in an organized manner.