Teacher-Grade 5

Broward County Public Schools•Davie, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grade 5 Teacher 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 aligned curriculum and assessment processes to achieve measurable student learning gains and meet district and state standards. The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment; establishes an orderly and positive learning environment; supports students’ intellectual, personal, and social development; and works with families, colleagues, the community, and other stakeholders to continually improve students’ educational experiences. The role also includes maintaining school records and property, following applicable professional and legal requirements, promoting equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, and following safety procedures. 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 traditional and alternative assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support students’ continued 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 comply with Florida’s education-profession ethics and professional conduct requirements, as well as 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 systems that support a positive environment, active learning, social interaction, cooperation, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, community members, and other stakeholders to improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
If assigned Limited English Proficient students, complete required training and obtain the endorsement prescribed by state board rules or guidelines.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, state board regulations, or the school district.
Account for school property and provide 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.