Teacher, Elementary School

Job Description

Sarasota County Schools is hiring a teacher to support Visually Impaired students in our schools.

Starting salary is $60,000 minimum with opportunity for additional experience credit and educational supplements.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution
• Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate area(s), including Visually Impaired K-12

• Knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned. Knowledge of prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.