Teacher-Autism Cluster

Broward County Public Schools•Lauderhill, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Autism Cluster creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that encourages high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The role 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 teacher plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment in varied learning environments; establishes a positive, well-managed classroom where students are actively engaged; and uses knowledge of subject matter, learning, and human development to support students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher communicates with students, parents, and other stakeholders; collaborates with peers and the community; maintains required school records and property; and follows applicable professional, regulatory, safety, and nondiscrimination requirements. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the relevant endorsement. The position is at Royal Palm Elementary in Lauderhill and follows a 196-day work calendar. The advertisement is open until filled.

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 learners’ ongoing 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 and adhere to Florida education professional ethics and conduct requirements, as well as 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 a positive learning environment and active student engagement, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in 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 required endorsement if assigned Limited English Proficient students.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, State Board regulations, or the School District.
Account for school property and report it to the principal or superintendent as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.