About us: Biscayne High School (MYcroSchool) is an innovative and individualized learning diploma program focused on providing an opportunity for young people to earn an accredited high school diploma in a competency based and high-tech environment with caring teachers.

Primary Function: Provide a combination of classroom-based and on-line instruction to high school students, in one or more assigned areas; demonstrate the skills and abilities to work in both an in person and a virtual learning environment; collaborate with staff to provide an optimal learning environment for at-promise students; evaluate student progress and communicate progress to students; implement teacher standards.

• Directly Responsible To: Principal
• Status: Exempt
• Assigned Responsibilities:
• Develop and teach skills and knowledge both in-person and virtually in one or more courses and/or grade level utilizing course(s) of study adopted by MYcroSchool.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified by state law and MYcroSchool policy and procedures.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy, human relationships between individuals involved in the learning process and in accordance with MYcroSchool policy and procedure.
• Evaluate student progress, consistent with school policy and philosophy, keep appropriate records, prepare appropriate student reports, and effectively communicate with students, supervisors, and parents.
• Provide multiple opportunities for students to upgrade work and improve their performance.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and/or group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Create, with assistance from students, a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Work collaboratively with subject area and interdisciplinary teams.
• Attend and contribute to collaboration meetings.
• Select and requisition books, instructional aides, instructional supplies, and maintain required inventory records.
• Ensure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Administer group-standardized tests.
• Assume responsibility for a reasonable amount of non-teaching activities such as directing of extra-curricular work, teachers’ meetings, professional study, inservice training, curricula revision, student supervision, and other similar activities.
• Be familiar with state teaching standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge/Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Effective teaching strategies to ensure pupil learning in subjects taught
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable state publications, such as curriculum frameworks
• Basics of core subjects taught in the MYcroSchool program including English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
• Local partners rules, policies, and procedures
• MYcroSchool rules, policies, and procedures
• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes
• Technology and computer software applications relative to instruction and administration
• Florida Standards for the Teaching Profession

ABILITY TO:

• Plan and teach lessons to individuals or small groups.
• Accept individual differences in pupils and parents
• Effectively work with and relate to students with individual needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and co-workers
• Communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing
• Meet scheduled time lines
• Learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work environment
• Use tact, patience, and courtesy when dealing with people
• Use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public and district staff, involving office practices and policies
• Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Education and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Appropriate experience desired
• Licenses and Other Requirements:
• Valid FL Social Studies teacher certification
• Compliance with No Child Left Behind
• ESOL Authorization
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor, office setting; classroom environment

PHYSICAL and MENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Sits, stands, walks, bends, kneels and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance frequently
• Occasionally lifts, carries and balances light objects
• Pulls and pushes such objects as files, audio/visual equipment and similar office equipment and supplies
• Occasionally may be required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle
• Safely operate office equipment and machines
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins

Work Year: July 1st to June 30th

Supplements: Master’s Degree $1,500.00, Doctorate Degree $2,000.00, Dual Certification $3,000.00.

Benefits: Florida Retirement System, Excellent and Competitive Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Employer paid life Insurance of $75,000

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Grade levels:

• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Physical Education
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

Work Location: In person