Gifted, Elem

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for instructing assigned content areas or courses in an elementary classroom. This position is shared with Tinker K-8, located on MacDill Air Force Base. The teacher designs and delivers instruction aligned with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs; fosters a respectful learning environment; and supports student engagement and achievement. The role also includes evaluating student progress, managing classroom behavior, communicating with families and school or district personnel, maintaining records and required certifications, and supporting student safety. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed for their positions. Responsibilities may change in response to district needs. The position requires a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education. The description also lists communication, job knowledge, judgment, project management, and planning and organization competencies; language, mathematics, reasoning, and computer skills; and Microsoft Office skills.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or the community.
Ability to write speeches and present effectively to managers, the public, and the school board.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Microsoft Office computer skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement instruction for assigned content areas or courses in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Create a positive classroom climate that promotes learning, respect, and rapport.
Create and deliver relevant, rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Use varied teaching practices and methodologies that account for students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and individual needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain student grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective strategies and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students’ health and safety and to safeguard equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other assigned duties.
Meet district expectations for regular and predictable attendance, support of district goals and plans, civility and professionalism, and ongoing job-related knowledge and skills.