Teacher-Social Sciences High

Broward County Public Schools•Oakland Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Social Sciences High creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher integrates critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable student achievement and meet district and state standards. The role includes planning and delivering effective instruction and assessment; maintaining an engaging, positive learning environment; communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders; and supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher also maintains required school records and property, complies with applicable professional and regulatory requirements, and performs other duties assigned by the principal. The position is at Northeast High in Oakland Park and follows a 196-day work calendar.

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’ ongoing 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 professional ethics and conduct requirements; assist in enforcing federal, state, and district regulations.
Apply knowledge of learning and human development to foster students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline practices that create a positive environment and support 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 if assigned Limited English Proficient students.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law or state and district regulations.
Account for school property, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Perform and promote activities consistent with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal.