Science (Physics) Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools•Miami, FL

About The Position

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice. BASIC OBJECTIVES This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of one or more subjects to K-12 school students.

Requirements

As specified in the State Statutes.
Personal information
Current resume and work history
Certification information
Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS
Two professional references: Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the District’s Reference Form , have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.
Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate)

Responsibilities

Instructs students, using various teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations.
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
Assigns lessons; assesses student's progress including homework assignments; and hears presentations.
Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigns final grades.
Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Maintains discipline in the classroom.
Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and inservice classes.
Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.