About the position
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.
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.
- Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Requirements
- 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 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.
