Teacher-Autism Cluster

Broward County Public Schools•Pompano Beach, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Autism Cluster creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher integrates critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable student achievement and meet district and state standards. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction and assessments; maintaining an engaging and positive learning environment; communicating with students, parents, and stakeholders; and supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher is expected to follow applicable professional ethics, contracts, and regulations, maintain records, account for school property, and fulfill other duties assigned by the principal. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the applicable endorsement.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Florida certification.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Use traditional and alternative assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support students’ continuous development.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Engage in planned, continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
Use techniques and strategies that promote students’ critical, creative, and evaluative thinking.
Use instructional strategies and materials that reflect students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fulfill applicable written contracts; adhere to Florida education-profession ethics and conduct requirements; and assist in enforcing applicable federal, state, and district regulations.
Apply knowledge of learning and human development to provide a positive environment supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline that support an engaging learning environment, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessment across a variety of learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to continuously improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Complete required training and obtain the applicable endorsement if assigned Limited English Proficient students.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, State Board regulations, or School District regulations.
Account for school property, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Promote and perform activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Adhere to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.