Middle School P.E. Teacher

The SKY Academy Teacher is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school’s curriculum, student instruction and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
• Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
• Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
• Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited educational institution.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught.
• Preferred FL certifications are the Elementary Education and/or the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (grades 5-9) licenses.
• Valid Florida Driver License.