English teacher

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The Secondary Teacher (grades 6-12) is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within a secondary school.

• 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.

• Communications:
  Expresses ideas verbally and in writing; listens well; uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge:
  Demonstrates required job skills, ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of developments, requires minimal supervision.
• Judgment:
  Makes timely, sound decisions and explains reasoning; involves appropriate people in decision making.
• Project Management:
  Develops plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and on budget.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Prioritizes, plans work efficiently, sets goals, and works in an organized manner.
• Equal opportunity:
  School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on listed bases; district may accord preference to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Credentials:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred; eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Language/Math/Reasoning/Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads/analyzes documents; responds to inquiries; writes and presents; basic math concepts; uses current computer software.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing; lifting up to 10 pounds; overhead reaching.
• Environment:
  Moderate noise level.
• Application reminder:
  All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date; an active application and notification are required to be considered.

Salary schedules and additional district information are available at the district website.