Science; Chemistry) Teacher

SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) TEACHER

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job : 5508751

Final date to receive applications: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Jan 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is a professional position responsible for the instruction of one or more subjects to K-12 school students.

• Instructs students using various teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines.
• Assigns lessons, assesses student progress including homework assignments, and evaluates presentations.
• Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents, and assigns final grades.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meet with parents to discuss students’ academic, social, and behavioral progress.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service classes.
• Perform related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or designee.

This light work requires mobility, reaching, sitting, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.

As specified in the State Statutes.

To create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following:

• Personal information
• Current resume and work history
• Certification information:
  For certification information, please visit M-DCPS
  - Instructional Certification
• Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
  • U.S. Mail addressed to:
    Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150, Miami, FL 33132
  • Electronic Mail to: ; you must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
• Two professional references:
  Uploaded references must be on a letterhead or on the District’s Reference Form (Printing T: ORMS 000 506.FRP (), have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.
• Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate):
  Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standard, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee. M-DPCS
  - Personnel Services and Fingerprinting. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

* includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009. New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary. For more details, refer to the Newly Hired/Teachers Salary Schedule - . Please visit Salary Inquiry Request for more information. .

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time

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