Teacher-Grade 4

Broward County Public Schools•Lauderhill, FL

About The Position

The Grade 4 Teacher 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 achieve measurable student gains and meet district and state standards. The teacher plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment; establishes a classroom management system that supports discipline and a positive, engaging learning environment; and applies knowledge of subject matter, human development, and learning. The teacher communicates effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders, and works with peers, families, and the community to improve students’ educational experiences. The teacher also maintains required school records and accounts for school property. The position requires appropriate Florida state certification and computer skills as required for the role. Bilingual skills are preferred. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the endorsement specified by state board rules or guidelines. The teacher must comply with applicable contracts, professional ethics, laws, district regulations, equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, and safety procedures, and perform other duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

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 contracts, adhere to Florida education professional ethics and conduct requirements, and assist with enforcing applicable federal, state, and district regulations.
Apply knowledge 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 classroom management and discipline practices that foster a positive environment for active learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to 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 as prescribed by state board and school board regulations.
Perform and promote activities consistent with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.