Pepin Academies is Hiring a Middle School Learning Strategies Teacher Near Tampa, FL

Major Function

This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for exceptional students and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans effective lessons consistent with state and Academies curriculum framework(s)
Identifies lesson objectives appropriate for the level of achievement of individual students, based on curriculum goals and selects appropriate materials
Identifies effective procedures to assess attainment of lesson objectives
Adheres to State and Academies’ policies and procedures
Supports the Academies’ mission and goals
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of Exceptional Student Education
Follows requirements set forth in employment agreement
Observes confidentiality relating to students, teachers and school
Performs with a minimum of supervision
Communicates effectively with students and parents to increase student achievement
Responds reasonable to acts appropriately upon constructive criticism
Engages in self-assessment and participates in professional development activities
Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
Utilizes class strategies proven to be effective in the Teacher Evaluation Framework
Uses instructional time efficiently, while employing the principles of continual quality improvement in an instructional setting with students
Presents subject matter effectively, using technology where appropriate and available, while using appropriate skills and strategies that promote the creative/critical thinking capabilities of students
Uses supportive data to arrive at a grade or indication of student progress, and uses technology to manage systems of instruction, record keeping and reporting systems where appropriate and available
Establishes and maintains standards for acceptance for acceptable student behavior
Provides specialized instructional techniques and media through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of the students
Other responsibilities as directed by his/her immediate supervisor
Collects student performance data for progress monitoring and reports student progress towards IEP/EP goals
Participates in IEP meetings with parents and appropriate school and agency personnel
Participates in eligibility determination meetings
Participates in Professional Development activities relating to performing job responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implements all requirements
Demonstrates knowledge of Access Points for Sunshine State Standards and Florida Alternate Assessment
Plans and delivers instruction designed to assist students with disabilities
Supervises teacher assistant in providing instruction for students, as required
Provides transition planning for students with disabilities, as required

School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university.

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida Educators certificate required by the Florida Department of Education. This includes both certification in the appropriate exceptional student area(s) and any content certification as required by the State of Florida.