Oasis Charter Schools- 8th Grade Science Teacher- #7869

Under the general supervision of the Principal or designated Supervisor, develops and implements lessons for students in accordance with the Federal and State law and district guidelines. Aids in the efficient operation of the school or department by coordinating and communicating with Administration, other instructional and support staff, parents and students. The incumbent prioritizes tasks and performs such independently with periodic supervision or review. Performs related work as required.

Individual(s) assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goal of the organization.
• Plans individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Assists in establishing department or grade level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as deemed appropriate.
• Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for auxiliary personnel and cooperatively, with department heads or grade level chairmen, evaluates their effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as deemed necessary.
• Seeks out professional development opportunities and maintain professional licensure and certifications.
• Maintains positive communication with colleagues, community members, parents and students to promote an increase in community engagement in education.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• Bi-lingual skills are encouraged.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work effectively under the stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
• Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.