English teacher

3 sections Aice General Paper 2 sections English 4 Honors 1 section English 4

Summary:

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.
Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records inquiries and data.
Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications:
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written
form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects
and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge:
Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays
understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgment:
Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making
process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management:
Develops project plans coordinates projects. Communicates changes and
progress. Completes projects on time and on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning and Organizing:
Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for
additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an
organized manner.

NOTE:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual
orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred. Eligibility
for Florida Temporary Certificate required.

Language

Skills:

Reads analyzes and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or
complaints from employees regulatory agencies or community. Writes speeches and effectively
presents to managers the public and school board.

Mathematical

Skills:

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.

Reasoning Ability:
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.

Computer

Skills:

Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical

Activities:

Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.

Lifting Demands:
Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching

Activities:

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions:

Noise Intensity: 3 moderate.