Teacher-Social Sciences Middle

Broward County Public Schools•Parkland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Social Sciences Middle creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher integrates critical thinking, application and interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to support measurable student achievement and meet district and state standards. The role involves planning and delivering effective instruction and assessment; fostering a positive, well-managed learning environment; supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development; communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders; and collaborating to improve students’ educational experiences. The teacher maintains required school records and property, follows applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and professional ethics, and carries out 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 curriculum- and standards-aligned traditional and alternative assessment strategies 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 Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements, as well as applicable federal, state, and district 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 and maintain a classroom management system that supports appropriate discipline, 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.
Complete required training and obtain the applicable 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.
Promote and perform activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Adhere to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.