Lead Teacher, Magnet

Lead Teacher, Magnet

School: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Sligh Middle School, Tampa, Florida

Job : 5764810

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Summary:

The Teacher, Magnet Lead, will coordinate site-based magnet program activities, integrate each magnet program’s theme into curricula, explore partnerships to enhance each magnet program’s educational offerings, and market the magnet program to potential families and the community.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable 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 the position.

• Participate in the recruitment and retention of students to the magnet program, including marketing to families and community through events.
• Seek professional development opportunities to strengthen classroom practice and theme integration.
• Disseminate curricular and instructional information from the district and other sources.
• Serve as liaison between staff, administration, families, the Magnet Office, community, and professional organizations.
• Complete and submit applications for grants, awards, and certifications to enhance program standing.
• Collaborate with on-site staff on the use of available school technology and resources to increase student achievement.
• Plan and coordinate learning activities to help students acquire skills specific to the site’s magnet theme.
• Provide formative and summative data to administrators, professional staff, the Magnet Office, and the community on the status of the Magnet Program.
• Develop and coordinate school marketing tools and events, parent information sessions, and family visits/tours.
• Ensure the magnet program is represented at all appropriate district marketing events.
• Organize school events and activities that support the magnet theme.
• Plan and coordinate Professional Learning Community meetings that may include multiple magnet sites.
• Attend monthly Magnet Lead meetings and professional development sponsored by the Magnet Office.
• Prepare budgets and funding proposals to submit to the Magnet Office for approval.
• Serve as a member of the School Improvement Planning team, School Advisory Committee, or other group to assist in decisions related to the health of the site’s magnet program.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Communication:
  Effectively express ideas verbally and in written form; strong listening and comprehension skills; appropriate communication methods.
• Judgment:
  Display willingness to make decisions, sound judgment, support reasoning, involve stakeholders, and make timely decisions.
• Project Management:
  Develop and coordinate projects, communicate changes, complete projects on time and within budget, manage project team activities.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; work in an organized manner.

• Three successful years teaching experience. Magnet experience preferred.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate.
• Language skills: read, analyze, interpret documents; respond to inquiries; write speeches and present effectively.
• Mathematical skills: probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions.
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret instructions in various formats.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite.

• Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Reach with both hands, overhead.
• Noise intensity moderate.

• Travel to various school sites, work locations, and community organizations throughout the district.

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.

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