Teacher-Grade 5

Broward County Public Schools • Deerfield Beach, FL

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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 gains and meet district and state standards.

The position includes planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction and assessment; establishing an effective classroom management system and positive learning environment; communicating with students, parents, and stakeholders; and supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher also maintains school records, accounts for school property, follows applicable professional, legal, and safety requirements, and performs other duties as assigned by the principal. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the applicable endorsement.

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 and comply with professional ethics and conduct requirements and 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 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 varied learning environments.
• Work with peers, parents, the community, 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 specified by applicable 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, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed