Business Teacher - Job# 4484 - EXTENDED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

ASSIGNMENT: Teacher - Online Course

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
2. Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate subject area
3. Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
4. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to plan, design and develop online course content and assessments.
2. Infuses 21st century technology and skills into content.
3. Knowledge and experience working within learning management systems.
4. Experience in providing professional development in instructional technology.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
2. Identifies or develops long- and short-term plans based on student needs which are consistent with District and State curriculum requirements
3. Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission
4. Identifies, selects, and develops or modifies instructional materials to differentiate support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
5. Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement
6. Assists with enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
7. Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act
8. Manages time effectively
9. Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)
10. Establishes appropriate testing environment, and ensure test security
11. Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery
12. Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
13. Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students including tutoring when needed
14. Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences
15. Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification
16. Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials, equipment, and online safety where appropriate
17. Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse, and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
18. Collaborates with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs
19. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
20. Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility
21. Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills
22. Conducts personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignment
23. Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct
24. Fulfills professional responsibilities and meets established performance targets/goals
25. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs
26. Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff  in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills within established timeliness
27. Knowledge of curriculum content and instructional best practices for online learning