Teacher - Elem 5th ESOL

Starting salary is $48,700. Additional Referendum money is available for the next year starting at $7,000 for the 26-27 school year; teachers hired during the school year will receive a prorated supplement amount based on the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs and capabilities of students or student groups.
• Implements the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals through instruction and action.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and at scheduled times.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Supervises students to protect them from conditions harmful to learning, mental or physical health, and safety.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks assistance from District specialists as needed.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops and enforces reasonable classroom behavior rules.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides or volunteers and evaluates their performance cooperatively with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in the appropriate subject area.

Skills

• Knowledge of subject content.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study tailored to student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading, lesson planning, etc.
• Ability to manage students and multiple tasks effectively.