Teacher-Science High

Broward County Public Schools•Plantation, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Science High creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The role integrates critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into aligned curriculum and assessment processes to produce measurable student achievement gains and meet district and state standards. The teacher plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates instruction and assessment across learning environments; establishes a positive, well-managed classroom; and supports students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher communicates with students, parents, and other stakeholders, works with peers and the community to improve educational experiences, and uses instructional strategies and materials that reflect students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The position also includes maintaining school records and submitting required reports, accounting for school property, following professional ethics and applicable regulations, promoting nondiscrimination and safe practices, and performing 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 students’ 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 Florida education 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 and discipline that create a positive environment for 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 continuously 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 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.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.