Teacher-Language Arts Middle

Broward County Public Schools•Deerfield Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Language Arts Middle creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The role integrates critical thinking, application skills, interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable student achievement and meet district and state standards. The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment; establishes a positive, well-managed learning environment; communicates with students, parents, and stakeholders; and contributes to ongoing professional and school improvement. The role also includes maintaining required school records and property, following applicable ethical and regulatory requirements, and performing additional duties assigned by the principal. Teachers assigned Limited English Proficient students must complete the required training and obtain the state-required 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 follow the education profession’s ethics and professional conduct requirements; 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 a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and promotes active engagement, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment across a variety of learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to continually improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
If assigned Limited English Proficient students, complete the training and obtain the endorsement required by state board rules or guidelines.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, state board regulations, or school district regulations.
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.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.