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The Secondary Teacher (grades 6-12) is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within a secondary school.

About the role

District employees must demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work, support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

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.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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 a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 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.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Keeps time efficiently.
• Plays an organized manner.

Skills

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Keeps time efficiently.
• Plays an organized manner.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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