English Language Art Teacher Job at School District of Lee County, Fort Myers, FL

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  • School District of Lee County
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Language Arts Teacher Opportunity, Starting Base Salary $50,500

We are hiring Language Arts Teachers at the Middle School and High School levels throughout Lee County, FL! This role will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
  • Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
  • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
  • Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
  • Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
  • Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
  • Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
  • Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
  • Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
  • Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.

Your Perks:

  • Employee insurance plans including free employee health and life insurance
  • Retirement programs
  • Employee benefits & wellness programs including monetary incentives
  • Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)
  • Free professional development
  • A variety of discount partners

About the School District of Lee County:

The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 27th-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 101,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools, and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.

*Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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