Teacher-Language Arts High

Broward County Public Schools•Davie, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher 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 student gains and meet district and state standards. The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessments; establishes a positive, well-managed learning environment; communicates with students, parents, peers, and other stakeholders; and supports students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The role also includes maintaining school records, accounting for school property, following applicable laws and professional ethics, and carrying out other duties assigned by the principal. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the training and obtain the endorsement required by state rules or guidelines.

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 professional ethics and conduct requirements, and assist with enforcement of 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 practices that promote active learning, social interaction, cooperation, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Collaborate 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 regulations, or the school district.
Account for school property, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Promote activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.