Res Tchr, Dist, ELL

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This position will support teachers in Grades K-5 in meeting the academic needs of English Language Learners. The focus will be on developing teacher practice in scaffolding and accommodating English Language Learners, while supporting their language acquisition. This is a 12-month position. The Resource Teacher, District, will provide technical assistance, curriculum support, and training to school and district staff DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees are expected to: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.
Education: A bachelor's degree. Degree or formal training in education preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching with emphasis on specific area of expertise.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator certificate.
Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of related management or supervisory experience preferred.
Educational Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in specified content area
Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audience in specific content areas regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
Provides coaching to targeted audience to improve instruction, classroom organization, classroom management, and effective implementation of district-provided resources.
Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction.
Models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
Assists specified content supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum development.
Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with specified content supervisor.
Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, training, and conferences.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district