Teacher - 2nd

## Description

**Job Summary:**

The **K–5th Grade Teacher** serves as the **instructional leader** for a diverse classroom of **12–22 students**, including children with and without disabilities. This role is central to creating an **inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment** where all students can succeed. The teacher will implement high-quality, differentiated instruction aligned with the **Danielson Framework**, while fostering strong relationships with families, supporting individualized student needs, and maintaining a safe and dynamic classroom space. This position requires **creativity, organization, collaboration, and a deep commitment** to equity in education.

**Job Responsibilities:**

• **Implement the Danielson Framework.** Apply all components of the instructional framework to guide best teaching practices, classroom environment, and professional growth.
• **Use data to personalize instruction.** Collect, analyze, and apply student performance and observational data to inform instruction and adapt learning experiences.
• **Develop and implement IEP goals.** Collaborate with the IEP team to create, track, and adjust individualized education plans that reflect students’ unique needs.
• **Foster family engagement.** Maintain regular communication with families, involve them in planning strategies, and support student progress through partnership.
• **Maintain a safe and engaging classroom.** Create an organized, discovery-based environment that supports active learning and complies with health and safety protocols.
• **Incorporate technology and arts.** Integrate instructional technology and art-based learning into the curriculum, modifying content to accommodate all learners.
• **Demonstrate professionalism.** Meet deadlines, attend required meetings and professional learning, follow policies, and uphold the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
• **Provide caregiving support.** Assist students with basic health and safety needs using appropriate protocols.
• **Fulfill additional duties.** Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of student success and school initiatives.

## Qualifications
**Minimum Experience:**

• 1–3 years of teaching experience (including internship)
• Preferred experience **working with students with disabilities** in an inclusive or mainstream setting
• Preferred experience with **project-based learning and instructional technology**

**Education & Certification:**

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in **Elementary Education** or **Exceptional Student Education (ESE)**
• **Florida Statement of Eligibility** or **Professional Teaching Certificate** in:
• Required: Elementary Education (or PreK–Grade 3, if teaching up to 3rd grade)
• ESE Certification Preferred
• ESOL Endorsement Preferred