Language Arts

Orange County Public Schools • Windermere, FL

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About The Position

The Language Arts teacher provides an educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and participates in a dynamic setting with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff in developing and implementing school programs and goals. The teacher plans and delivers instruction suited to students’ developmental stages and individual needs, evaluates student progress, manages the classroom, and collaborates with school staff and families. The position reports to the School Principal. Performance is evaluated under the negotiated contract between the School Board of Orange County, Florida, and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in Florida.
• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum, child development, current research, and varied learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Basic knowledge of technology.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom and supervise students.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, and evaluating student progress and programs.
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to core beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participate actively with other faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate continuing school-improvement programs.
• Manage the classroom and supervise proper care of equipment used.
• Participate in professional growth activities to acquire new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Analyze student progress and programs to provide instruction appropriate to students’ developmental stages.
• Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Use technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluate students’ progress regularly.
• Use classroom-management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
• Show sensitivity to students, parents, and the community, and promote student self-esteem.
• Maintain professional relationships between the school and parents.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, or written communications.
• Encourage parental involvement in school activities and connect home and school.
• Maintain required records, including grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.
• Assist in protecting student and school property.
• Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and, with district support, attend training to maintain required technology skills.
• Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

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