Teacher-Grade 5 - ( Grant Funded)

Broward County Public Schools•Hallandale Beach, FL

About The Position

The Grade 5 Teacher creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher incorporates critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable achievement gains for all students and meet district and state standards. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining a positive and effective learning environment, communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders, and contributing to ongoing improvement of student educational experiences. The teacher must follow applicable professional ethics and federal, state, and district regulations, maintain required school records, account for school property, and observe safety and equal employment and non-discrimination policies. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the applicable endorsement. Other 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 curriculum- and standards-aligned traditional and alternative assessment strategies 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 and comply with education-profession ethics and professional conduct requirements and federal, state, and district board 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 a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and promotes active learning, 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 continually improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
If assigned Limited English Proficient students, complete required training and obtain the endorsement specified by state board rules or guidelines.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, state board regulations, or school district regulations.
Account for school property as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Promote and carry out activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
Follow good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.