SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

B.A or B.S in education related degree, at least 2-4 years of experience as head teacher, excellent classroom management skills, verbal communication, conflict resolution, presentation skills, self-motivated, motivating others, listening skills, collaborative teaching, deals with uncertainty, objectivity, confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach all subjects required by the State of Florida for Middle School

JOB PURPOSE:

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; providing a safe environment conducive to learning; keeping parents informed.

JOB DUTIES:

• Educates students by planning and developing course of study according to curriculum guidelines; school district and state requirements.
• Tailors course of study by developing modifications for several levels of academic ability and previous achievement.
• Develops and presents lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conducting standardized tests in accordance with district policies and state law.
• Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students with behavioral problems; consulting with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug, or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties; drawing on the school system’s resources for additional academic assistance.
• Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reporting on all elements of student development at parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.
• Provide student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom; sponsoring student organizations or activities.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances school’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Working environment outdoors during physical education may result in extreme heat or cold weather.
• Cleans classroom, bathroom, and maintains tidy class.