Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher
About The Position
Identify and apply relevant educational research-based instructional strategies in order to develop engaging and differentiated lessons, assignments and assessments for students at a variety of levels. Utilize relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation. Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable feedback to students. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain and utilize accurate and comprehensive documentation and evidence of students' progress and development. Support literacy student events and competitions. Communicate regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students with varying ability backgrounds. Manage student behavior through positive behavior interventions and support. Support social emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making. Participate and engage in professional learning experiences that support professional growth and collaboration with colleagues. Participate in FAUS lab school initiatives that inform literacy instructional practices, instructional materials and resources. Engage in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution at the time of application.
- Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Middle Grades English (5-9) or English (6-12) or valid Florida Department of Education Statement of Eligibility in Middle Grades English (5-9) or English (6-12).
Nice To Haves
- Florida Educator’s Certificate in Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification (K-12).
Responsibilities
- Identify and apply relevant educational research-based instructional strategies
- Develop engaging and differentiated lessons, assignments and assessments
- Utilize relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation
- Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable feedback to students
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Maintain and utilize accurate and comprehensive documentation and evidence of students' progress and development
- Support literacy student events and competitions
- Communicate regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students with varying ability backgrounds
- Manage student behavior through positive behavior interventions and support
- Support social emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making
- Participate and engage in professional learning experiences that support professional growth and collaboration with colleagues
- Participate in FAUS lab school initiatives that inform literacy instructional practices, instructional materials and resources
- Engage in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
