Grade 1

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.

Qualifications

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education Required.

Other Information

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education 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.

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: Microsoft Office

Physical Demands: Physical Activities: 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.

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.

Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.