Grade 3
About The Position
The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within an elementary school. This specific role involves teaching 3rd grade ELA. All district employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform their duties. The role requires effective communication, strong job knowledge, sound judgment, project management skills, and excellent planning and organization.
Requirements
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education Required.
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
- Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
- Keeps abreast of current developments.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
- Uses resources effectively.
- Displays willingness to make decisions.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
- Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
- Makes timely decisions.
- Develops project plans, coordinates projects.
- Communicates changes and progress.
- Completes projects on time and, on budget.
- Manages project team activities.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities.
- Uses time efficiently.
- Plans for additional resources.
- Integrates changes smoothly.
- Sets goals and objectives.
- Works in an organized manner.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle, keyboard, talk, and hear.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to use both dominant and non-dominant hand for reaching, including overhead.
Nice To Haves
- Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
- Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
