Business Teacher - Job# 4484 - EXTENDED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

ASSIGNMENT: Teacher - Online Course

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Identifies or develops long- and short-term plans based on student needs which are consistent with District and State curriculum requirements
• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission
• 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
• Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement
• Assists with enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act
• Manages time effectively
• Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)
• Establishes appropriate testing environment, and ensure test security
• Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery
• Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students including tutoring when needed
• Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences
• Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification
• Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials, equipment, and online safety where appropriate
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse, and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
• Collaborates with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility
• Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills
• Conducts personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignment
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct
• Fulfills professional responsibilities and meets established performance targets/goals
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills within established timeliness
• Knowledge of curriculum content and instructional best practices for online learning
• Demonstrate operational knowledge of Internet and Web-related technologies and uses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students
• Design and implement virtual learning that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the district
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the virtual curriculum, schedule, philosophy, goals, and objectives reflecting school, District, Federal, and State goals
• Assist students and parents with technical support requests relating to the course interface and student information systems
• Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
• Assist in providing information to community groups, schools, or parents about virtual instruction
• Participate in community-based extracurricular activities as requested
• Interprets and utilizes standard formative and summative assessments in order to differentiate and improve instructional practices and strategies to assist the continuous development of learners
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis and providing feedback to students and parents within established timeliness
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Meet program expectations for progress monitoring and demonstrate gains in student performance
• Maintain records of parent and student contact
• Refer students who are not complying with course or program policies to the site administrator for necessary interventions within established timelines
• Alert site administrator when a student, parent, or guidance counselor fails to respond to attempts to communicate within established timeline

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Modified 4/2012
Reformatted 2/9/2016
Modified 7/9/2020
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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