Reading

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
  • Keeps time efficiently.
  • Plans for additional resources.
  • Integrates changes smoothly.
  • Sets goals and objectives.
  • 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

  • Salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations.

  Schedule

  • Salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations.