Teacher-Autism Cluster

Broward County Public Schools•Forest Hills, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Autism Cluster creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes 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, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment; establishes a positive, well-managed learning environment; adapts instruction to students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds; communicates with students, parents, and other stakeholders; and contributes to continuous improvement of students’ educational experiences. The teacher also maintains required school records and property, follows applicable professional, safety, nondiscrimination, and regulatory requirements, and performs other duties as assigned by the principal. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the training and obtain the endorsement required by state rules or guidelines.

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.
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 contract terms; follow Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements; and assist in enforcing 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 the subject matter.
Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and supports active learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment across a variety of learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to continually improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Complete required training and obtain the specified 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.
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.