TEACHER - GRADE ONE

About the role

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school's programs and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of current research
• Basic knowledge of technology
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs
• Knowledge of varied learning styles
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction
• Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports
• Assists in the protection of student and school property
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS
• With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal