Specialist, PRE-INTERVIEWED ONLY

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Job Summary

Serves as a 12 month teacher to support schools and teachers.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitates lesson planning, assessment, and integration of standards into classroom routines, and models best practices.
2. Serves as a liaison between the district offices and the school.
3. Supports teachers and schools as well as students within the classroom setting.
4. Coordinates and/or conducts staff development.
5. Communicates vision and goals of district and builds program support.
6. Locates and assists with acquiring appropriate resources, instructional materials, supplies and equipment.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: Five years successful teaching experience in the relevant content area.

Certifications & Licenses: Current Florida Department of Education Certificate in relevant content area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Instructional delivery model for gradual release
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction
• Knowledge of current standards
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong training development and delivery skills
• Strong research skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software skills
• Ability to commit to urban education
• Ability to write, develop, align, and implement curriculum
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment