Latin Teacher, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, FL

SUMMARY

Teaches by creating a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; by encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to obtain a good foundation for continuous growth and development; by providing students with experiences which integrate the affective, cognitive and psychomotor dimensions of learning; by establishing effective rapport with students and their parents; by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the school program of instruction.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with FLDOE standards and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy goals and objectives.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including the use of computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Shows commitment to the school‘s mission, academic program and student academic outcomes as outlined in the approved charter.

• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide.
• Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

• Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis using appropriate assessments.
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the school testing program.

• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students’ academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Cooperates with professional staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.

• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers. Plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, school policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of school inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

• Complies with district-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of PCCA.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an…