Immediately Need Middle School Teacher - Social Science in Hendry County, FL
Job title: Middle School Teacher - Social Science
Company: Hendry County School Board
Job description:
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate area.
- Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned.
- Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
- Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
- Ability to effectively assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
- Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
- Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
- Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology.
- Knowledge of current educational research.
- Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
- All other such job related duties as shall be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools, or the Board.
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
- Ensure that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.
- Support school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs.
- Fulfill professional responsibilities.
- Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct.
- Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignment.
- Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
- Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility.
- Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
- Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community.
- Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
- Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
- Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Provide quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
- Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs.
- Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse back-grounds with different learning styles and special needs.
- principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
- Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test accuracy.
- Interpret and use data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
- Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
- Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
- Manage materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements.
- Manage time effectively.
- Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
- Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
- Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
- Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
- Assist in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.
- Identify, select, develop, or modify instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
- Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the district mission.
- Plan and prepare work for students which is meaningful and engaging.