Grade 2

Overview

Join to apply for the Grade 2 role at Hillsborough County Public Schools. This school offers a $5000 bonus for the  school year.

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within an elementary school.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• 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.

• Communication:
  Expresses ideas verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge:
  Competent in required job skills and knowledge; learns and applies new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; understands how the job relates to others.
• Judgment:
  Demonstrates sound and accurate judgment; explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making; makes timely decisions.
• Project Management:
  Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and on budget; manages project team activities.
• Planning & Organization:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.

Note:

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 preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district provides preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents; responds to inquiries or complaints; writes clearly 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 and interprets instructions furnished in multiple formats.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office.

• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands:
  Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching
  
  Activities:
  
  Both hands; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Noise level moderate.

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