Instructional position responsible for students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The instructional leader is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school's curriculum, student instruction, and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that are safe, secure, and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.
Maintain all required certifications, licensures, background checks, etc. current
Keep classroom free of chaos; maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, safety, and clutter-free
Submit lesson plans on the school template to the Principal, Dean, or Director as required
Be mindful of students with disabilities; properly implement goals and objectives for all students with active IEPs, BIPs, or 504 Plans to the fullest extent possible
Work closely with Intervention and Title staff to ensure consistency of academic and/or behavioral service delivery for students with disabilities or students receiving Title services
Maintain appropriate and accurate inventory of student textbooks, teacher manuals, curriculum, supplies, furniture, and other school materials and resources. Notify the office staff if any material is missing so parents may be invoiced for replacements
Hold scheduled parent/teacher conferences at school prescribed times
Stay abreast of latest requirements in education and special education to the best of your ability
Attend all required staff in-services or professional development days
Clearly post the classroom expectations in your classroom
Ensure that all appropriate field trip forms are signed, dated, and turned into the office with appropriate written consent from parents for every child attending the field trip
Ensure that parents/volunteers sign in and out at the front office and maintain a pass
All correspondence to parents, students, in the school newsletter, to staff, etc. must be grammatically correct and free of spelling or punctuation errors; if unsure, consult a dictionary
Any contacts from news media, i.e. newspaper, television, radio, etc. must be immediately referred to the Principal and Superintendent; never conduct an interview on your own
Immediately report all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Superintendent, Principal, law enforcement, and Children's Services agencies
Always maintain confidentiality of student records and keep all student records locked
Be an active participant in all IEP, 504, etc. meetings for any students in your classroom who are being evaluated for special services; come fully prepared for those meetings with all required documentation, including student work, curriculum-based measures, behavioral documentation, etc.
Choose only educationally related field trips, films, videos, or DVDs for students and use them sparingly only as a supplement to a specific lesson
Do not give out personally identifying information to students i.e. cell phone number, home phone number, address, etc.
Make your own copies, overheads, etc.; do not rely on the office manager or students to perform those functions; be sure to make them well ahead of time to avoid lines at the copy machine at the last minute
Maintain all keys, computers, equipment, etc. in a safe and efficient manner
Send home a fully executed incident report for any student who falls, hurts themselves, or is injured in any way within 24 hours of the incident
Do not leave the building without signing out
Read and understand all policies outlined in the staff handbook and student handbook/code of conduct
Other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, or management staff
Daily duties and responsibilities:
Report to the classroom no later than 7:30 a.m.
Follow the required dress code for teachers
Require and enforce that students follow the school dress code
Assist with after-school/lunch duties as required by the Principal
Faithfully implement all instructional methods as prescribed by the school
Follow all prescribed Superintendent, Principal, or Board policies faithfully
Maintain an interesting, inviting classroom; provide interesting, stimulating instruction that is well thought out and planned
Delivery high-quality instruction
Maintain high levels of classroom management
Supervise students; never leave students unattended or unsupervised by an adult
Drop off and pick up students for fitness or other activities in a timely matter
Use the assigned curriculum and state test materials if applicable
Work collaboratively with all consultants to the school or organization
Assess students and collect data
Teachers must have a Bachelor’s degree and currently hold appropriate certifications
FL Teaching Certificate or Status of Eligibility, Reading Endorsed, ESOL Endorsed
Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
See above job description.
Excellent, family atmosphere! Wonderful charter school and management company to work for.
Light lifting (textbooks, desks, chairs)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.