Teacher-Autism Cluster

Broward County Public Schools•Hollywood, FL

3d•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 includes planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction and assessment; maintaining a positive, well-managed learning environment; adapting instruction to students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds; and communicating with students, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders. The teacher also maintains required records, accounts for school property, follows applicable ethical and regulatory requirements, and completes the required ESOL training and endorsement if assigned limited-English-proficient students. Additional duties may be assigned by the principal.

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’ continuous development.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Participate 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 contract terms; follow Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements; and assist with enforcement of federal, state, and district board regulations.
Apply understanding of learning and human development to support students’ intellectual, personal, and social development in a positive learning environment.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline that create a positive environment for active learning, social interaction, cooperation, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, community members, 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, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, 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.