Teacher Biology Job Jacksonville area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - High - Biology

Teacher
- High
- Biology

Duval County Public Schools William M. Raines High, Jacksonville, Florida. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Duval County Public Schools and Florida Department of Education.

Job Details

Job : 5697621

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TEACHER STARTING SALARY IS $48,700. Additional Referendum money is available for the next two years starting at $7730 for the 26-27 school year; teachers hired during the school year will receive a prorated supplement amount based on the date of hire.

Job Summary

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets with the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Supervises students in order to protect them from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Certifications & Licenses: Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of subject content
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc.
Ability to manage students
Ability to manage multiple tasks

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,700 to $78,900 Per Year

Contact Information

Principal, William M Raines High
Email: hallv

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