Teacher English

Teacher – High English 6-12

Duval County Public Schools – FRANK H PETERSON ACADEMY/TECH, Jacksonville, Florida

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

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

Starting Salary: $48,700.
Additional Referendum money available ($7,730 for 26‑27 school year; prorated for mid‑year hires).

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and the like.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of students.

Strives to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities; prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the maturity and interests of students.
• Supervises students to protect them from conditions harmful to learning and to their safety; takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required; maintains accurate, complete, and correct records per law and district policy.
• Diagnoses students' learning disabilities on a regular basis and seeks assistance from district specialists as required.
• Assists administration in implementing student life and conduct policies; develops classroom rules and procedures, maintains order fairly and justly, and encourages students to set and maintain behavior standards.
• Is available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers; evaluates their performance with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications & Licenses: Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in the appropriate subject area.

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