Teacher-Grade 5

Broward County Public Schools•Sunrise, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Grade 5 creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher infuses critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to achieve measurable gains for all students and meet district and state standards. The position includes planning and delivering effective instruction and assessment, supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development, maintaining appropriate classroom discipline, and collaborating with families, colleagues, the community, and other stakeholders. The teacher also maintains school records and property, follows applicable ethical and regulatory requirements, and completes ESOL training and endorsement if assigned limited-English-proficient students.

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; follow Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements; and assist in enforcing federal, state, and district board regulations.
Use 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 across learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to continually improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Complete required ESOL 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 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.