Language Arts

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

This role involves planning and implementing a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students. The position requires assisting in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and developing a comprehensive plan for their implementation and evaluation. A key aspect is creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. The role guides the learning process towards curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicating these to students. It also involves employing appropriate instructional methods and materials, assessing student accomplishments regularly, and providing progress reports. The position requires diagnosing student learning strengths and weaknesses, seeking assistance from District specialists when needed, and counseling with colleagues, students, and parents. Additionally, the role supports administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, developing classroom behavior rules and procedures, and maintaining order. Planning and supervising assignments for support personnel and volunteers, and evaluating their effectiveness are also responsibilities. The role requires using appropriate technology in teaching and learning, maintaining accurate records and reports, and performing Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meeting all school and District policy requirements are mandatory. Support for school improvement initiatives through active participation in school activities, services, and programs is expected. Recognizing and taking appropriate action based on indicators of student distress or abuse, and establishing an appropriate testing environment and test security are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to work effectively under stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience managing business/department functions and staff.

Responsibilities

Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.