Teacher- Elementary K-5 (2025-2026 SY)

OVERVIEW

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff members in developing and implementing Oakland Avenue Charter School’s programs and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

2. Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

a. Florida Statement of Eligibility

b. Florida Non-Renewable Temporary Teaching Certificate (5 yrs.) c. Florida Renewable Professional Teaching Certificate (5 yrs.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development;
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills; Knowledge of current research;
• Basic knowledge of technology;
• Planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students;
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, and evaluating student progress and programs; Knowledge of varied learning styles;
• Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.

2. Participate as an active member with other OACS faculty and staff.

3. Participate in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate programs for continuing OACS school improvement.

4. Manages classroom and supervises proper care of school equipment used.

5. Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge. 6. Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.

7. Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.

8. Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.

9. Evaluate students’ progress on a regular basis.

10. Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.

11. Shows sensitivity to students, parents, and the community and promotes student self-esteem.

12. Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.

13. Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.

14. Encourages parental involvement through OACS school activities, connecting home and school.

15. Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.

16. Assists in the protection of students and OACS school property.

17. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Oakland Avenue Charter School. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.

18. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

PHYSICAL ABILITY: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oakland Avenue Charter School’s policy.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

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About Us:

Oakland Avenue Charter School, part of the Town of Oakland, is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for students and staff. For more information about our school, benefits, and culture, visit our website at oaklandfl.gov.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Town of Oakland and Oakland Avenue Charter School provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

About Oakland Avenue Charter School

Oakland Avenue Charter School is committed to delivering an education rooted in community and collaboration. By fostering partnerships among parents, peers, and community stakeholders, we aim to equip our students with the skills to become competent citizens of the future. OACS provides a well-rounded educational experience emphasizing academic excellence, safety and well-being, parental involvement, and holistic growth. OACS is excited to share that our partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation, as an Orton Gillingham Model School, will extend into the 2024-2025 academic year. This collaboration has fostered an enriching learning environment, aligning our instruction with the science of reading.