FERNANDINA BEACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

OBJECTIVE: To provide comprehensive instructional services in the content area specified; to assist students of varying capabilities and aptitudes to allow them to maximize their educational experience; to read, understand and apply all school policies and procedures uniformly; to help students overcome problems that may impede learning; to work with parents and guardians when students require special assistance and one to one involvement.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A member in good standing at a Christian Church.

• A strong supporter of Christian Education, dedicated to serving the school and church.

• A Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others.

• Believes and commits to following the mission of the school.

• Accepts Jesus Christ as his/ her personal savior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree preferred; bachelor’s degree in the content area required.

• Valid Florida Department of Education certification.

• Previous experience as a teacher or substitute is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly with all stakeholders, including the Board, Administration, Parents, Students, etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the content area as assessed by administration including the principal and curriculum coordinator.

• Working knowledge of computer software programs, including email system, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point; knowledge of current school technology is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of educational systems, educational testing and measurement, and psychology of learning.

• Demonstrated ability to control a classroom of students.

• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Maintain a valid Florida State Drivers License.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides instruction in the content area to students of varying ability and aptitude in compliance with school curriculum and Florida Department of Education academic standards; insures understanding; assesses knowledge on a regular basis.

• Implements curriculum as approved by the principal; develops lesson plans and has same available for substitutes on an as needed basis.

• Implements educational program to meet the needs of all students.

• Develops a working knowledge of and regularly utilizes technology in presenting the school’s curriculum; uses multi-media as necessary and available.

• Maintains grade book as required, monitors and interprets student performance and protects confidentiality according to all regulations and guidelines (FERPA).

• Initiates and processes referrals to appropriate school personnel for students who are struggling.

• Schedules students and parents for conferences per established guidelines as needed.

• Counsels students on individual needs and aids them in achieving objectives; identifies and counsels potential problem and ‘at risk’ students.

• Confers with parents and participates in parent/ teacher conferences, evening parental informational meetings, open houses and whenever deemed necessary by administrators; serves as a resource for parents and parent groups.

• Administers standardized tests.

• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students; identifies special needs and aptitudes of students; works to resolve educational challenges.

• Consults with administration, teachers, and other school personnel as needed and appropriate.

• Develops a positive relationship with parents, students and the community at large.

• Attends In-service training and participates as a presenter when appropriate.

• Completes duties assigned by the principal during scheduled duty periods and as needed.

• Discusses matters of student discipline with the principal as needed.

• Meets assigned schedules and reports to work on times specified; remains for the scheduled period of time, length of established workday.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

ERGONOMICS:

• Sitting: 50% of the workday

• Standing: 20% of the workday

• Walking- Flat Surfaces: 15% of the workday

• Walking- Stairs: 5% of the workday

• Bending: 5% of the workday

• Lifting: 5% of the workday

0-10 lbs: 75% of the time lifting is occurring

11-20 lbs: 25% of the time lifting is occurring

21-30 lbs: 0% of the time lifting is occurring

31 lbs: 0% of the time lifting is occurring

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Teacher workdays as established by FBCA (190 day work year calendar). Available on campus during the hours students are in attendance and per the required work hours (7:30 am – 2:30 pm) established by the FBCA Board. Salary and benefits are also as designated by the FBCA Board. Pre-employment requires applicant to submit Florida Background Record Check including FBI fingerprint documents.

EVALUATION:

Evaluation will be completed annually by the Principal and in accordance with FBCA policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,016.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person