Teacher-Language Arts High

Broward County Public Schools•Davie, FL

About The Position

The Teacher-Language Arts High creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The role integrates 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 teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment; maintains a positive, engaging learning environment; communicates with students, parents, and other stakeholders; and supports students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher also maintains required records, accounts for school property, follows applicable professional and regulatory requirements, and performs other duties 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, follow the education profession’s Florida code of ethics and professional conduct, and assist in enforcing 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 the subject matter.
Establish and maintain classroom management and discipline that support 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 improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
If assigned Limited English Proficient students, complete required training and obtain the required endorsement.
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.