Teacher - High School English Donald Ralph Cooke School

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches•Live Oak, FL

26d•$45,760 - $45,760

About The Position

FSYR Donald Ralph Cooke School, a private non-profit residential Christian school, is seeking a Teacher to guide students’ academic growth. The role is responsible for the academic portion of the Remedial Education Program and related activities. The Teacher assists the Director of Education in planning and implementing the education program, supports its smooth operation, and helps foster esprit de corps among staff and youth. The position reports directly to the Director of Education and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Education and a Florida Teaching Certificate are preferred for core academic courses including Social Science, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science.
A bachelor’s degree related to the field of study or experience working in an occupation related to the teaching field will be considered.
Applicants for elective positions may qualify with a degree or experience in a related field.
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Education and a Florida Teaching Certificate for core academic courses.

Responsibilities

Coordinate testing and diagnosis of each youth’s academic level, educational weaknesses, needs, and abilities.
Provide instruction in academic subjects using prescription teaching.
Provide individual student counseling.
Inform the Director of Education about each youth’s academic progress and behavioral changes.
Continuously implement, develop, and evaluate the academic program.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment and teaching materials used in the program.
Assist the Director of Education in evaluating and ordering educational materials and related supplies within budget limitations.
Ensure academic areas are clean and maintained, and promptly report needed maintenance and repairs.
Maintain accurate records and complete necessary administrative duties.
Organize and implement classroom management methods.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, team meetings, government-mandated training, and in-service training; complete at least 40 hours of training annually.