AVID Academic Teacher

AVID Academic Teacher

Location:

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Plant City:
Tomlin Middle, Tampa, Florida

• Job : 5722712
• Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Posted: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-time

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.

District Expectations:
All district employees must 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 professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content areas/courses 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 to meet individual student needs.
• 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 responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and 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.

• Excellent communication: verbal, written, listening skills.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of developments; minimum supervision required.
• Judgment:
  Makes timely decisions; supports and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in decision making process.
• Project Management:
  Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and on budget.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Prioritizes and plans work, uses time efficiently, integrates changes, sets goals.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, interprets documents, responds to inquiries, writes speeches, presents effectively.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Applies math concepts to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Solves practical problems with limited standardization; interprets instructions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of relevant computer software.

Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Reaching activities with both hands overhead.

Environmental conditions:

noise intensity moderate.

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 accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred. Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
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