English​/8 grades split

Job Description

Transformation School + 5k
-year 7/8 Grades ELA split. 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.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• 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.

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred. Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents, writes speeches, and presents to managers, the public, and the school board.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Works with probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables where only limited standardization exists; interprets instructions in various formats.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
• Other qualifications:
  Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

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.

• 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: moderate.