Chemistry

Chemistry role at Hillsborough County Public Schools

Summary

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.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred. Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Language skills:
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents; responds to inquiries or complaints; writes and presents to managers, the public, and school board.
• Mathematical skills:
  Works with math concepts and applies fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability:
  Solves practical problems; interprets instructions furnished in various forms.
• Computer skills:
  Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
• Physical demands:
  Standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Reaching with both hands; overhead.

• 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 identity, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district may provide preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Additional notes:
  All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. An active application and notification from the Application Center are required to be considered for any posted position.

Salary and other job details can be found on the district’s employment pages.