Teacher-Grade 5

Broward County Public Schools•Miramar, 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 an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable student achievement and meet district and state standards. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment, communicating with students, parents, and stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement. The teacher must hold appropriate State of Florida certification and have computer skills required for the position. Bilingual skills are preferred. The position is based at Fairway Elementary in Miramar and follows a 196-day work calendar.

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 the continuous development of learners.
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 and enhance 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 follow Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements, as well as federal, state, and district board regulations.
Apply knowledge of learning and human development to provide a positive environment supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter.
Establish classroom management systems that maintain appropriate discipline and foster 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 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 directed by applicable regulations.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Follow good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.