TEACHER - GRADE ONE

Orange County Public Schools • Conway, FL

6h

About The Position

The Grade One Teacher provides an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning. The teacher works in a dynamic setting with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff to develop and implement the school’s programs and goals. The role involves planning and delivering instruction suited to students’ developmental stages and individual needs, managing the classroom, evaluating student progress, and building constructive relationships with students, parents, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in Florida.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum and child development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of current research and basic technology.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom and supervise students.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, and evaluating student progress and programs.
• Knowledge of varied learning styles.
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to core beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participate actively with other faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate continuing school-improvement programs.
• Manage the classroom and supervise proper care of equipment.
• Participate in professional growth activities to acquire new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnose and analyze student progress and programs to provide instruction appropriate to students’ developmental stages.
• Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Use technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluate student progress regularly.
• Use classroom-management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
• Show sensitivity to students, parents, and the community, and promote student self-esteem.
• Maintain a professional relationship between the school and parents.
• Maintain contact with parents through conferences, telephone calls, or written communications.
• Encourage parental involvement in school activities and connect home and school.
• Maintain required records, including grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.
• Assist in protecting student and school property.
• Keep current on job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training as needed to maintain required technology skills.
• Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level