Teacher-Science High

Broward County Public Schools•Lauderdale Lakes, FL

About The Position

The Teacher-Science 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 support measurable achievement gains for all students 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 other stakeholders; and contributes to continuous improvement of students’ educational experiences. The teacher must hold appropriate State of Florida certification and have computer skills required for the position. Bilingual skills are preferred. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the required training and obtain the endorsement specified by state board rules or guidelines.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Florida certification.
Computer skills as required for the position.
If assigned Limited English Proficient students, completion of required training and obtaining the endorsement outlined in state board rules and/or guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

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 adhere to Florida education-profession ethics and professional conduct requirements; assist in enforcing applicable federal, state, and district regulations.
Apply an understanding of learning and human development to create a positive environment supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline that foster a positive learning environment and active engagement, 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.
Complete required training and obtain the specified endorsement when 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 as prescribed by state board and school board 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.