Teacher - ELA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction in basic skills, subject concepts, and social development to pupils through individualized and group-based strategies.

Please apply online at www.youthrivefl.org 

Only completed and signed applications will be considered.

Full Time Position- Benefits Eligible: Sick, PTO, Employer Paid Health Benefits, Vision & Dental Plans, 403b Retirement, Company Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy, and Long-Term Disability (LTD). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach basic skills, concepts, and social competencies.
• Identify long-range goals and specific objectives and plan a program for individualized and group instruction.
• Demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Prepare, administer, and correct tests and record results.
• Plan lessons, correct papers and hear oral presentations.
• Maintain order in classroom and in assigned duty areas.
• Hold conferences with pupils, parents, principal and/or support personnel regarding the pupil’s academic and social development.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by School Board Policy.
• Uses and follows the policies/procedures of charter school, federal, state and local regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws including applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions.
• Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.

NON-ESSENTIAL/SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10-month employment

JOB STANDARDS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Must be considered Highly Qualified if applicable to subject area.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida Teaching Certificate for the level and subject area in which to serve. Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current insurance carrier.  Subject to federal, state and local legal requirements/background checks.

CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:

Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  Talking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, use of fingers, arms, hands, legs, walking, stretching/reaching, handling, grasping, climbing, bending at the waist, turning, balancing, pushing, pulling, use of depth perception, carrying and lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and driving are constant.  Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs of force regularly or as needed to move objects.

Equipment:  Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment and vehicle.

Skills & Expertise: Possess a general knowledge of child growth, development, interrelationships, etc. Possess a knowledge of subject area taught and current innovative trends in that area. Be familiar with resource materials and equipment. Be able to work with administrator, students, parents, other teachers and support staff. Be able to judge and evaluate student achievement. Be able to provide for individual differences in a stimulating learning situation. Be able to motivate students in an atmosphere of respect and freedom.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:

Job Location: BEST Charter School, 835 School St., Brooksville, FL

Work Environment:  While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter.  Office environment and working alone and with others frequently.  Working with office equipment is frequent.  Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle.

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