High School Social Science Teacher/Education Specialist

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The High School Social Science Teacher/Education Specialist is a 10-month, full-time professional/managerial position working 37.5 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The role provides individualized classroom instruction to charter school students using research-based instructional practices, including preparation for standardized testing and End of Course Exams.

The position also provides supervision, academic support, and advising to charter school students throughout the school day and during after-school activities. The Teacher/Education Specialist monitors students’ course progress and progress toward meeting the Florida State Standards, and serves on the Charter Academy Assessment and Accountability Team and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team. The position attends scheduled meetings and implements strategies as appropriate. It reports to the Dean and Principal, Charter Academy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the subject taught.
• Florida secondary teaching certification in Social Science 6-12, or qualifications to acquire the certification before the start of classes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with current instructional technology strategies.
• Successful results of a criminal background check and satisfaction of applicable Florida employment eligibility and background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Florida State Standards and state testing format and criteria.
• Experience using student assessment data to make curriculum decisions.
• A gifted endorsement.
• A minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience at the high school or college level.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized classroom instruction to charter school students using research-based instructional practices.
• Prepare students for standardized testing and End of Course Exams.
• Provide supervision, academic support, and advising to charter school students throughout the school day and during after-school activities.
• Monitor students’ progress in courses and toward meeting the Florida State Standards.
• Serve on the Charter Academy Assessment and Accountability Team and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and implement strategies as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership from the first day of employment for employees in established, eligible positions.
• Wellness program participation.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level