What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach, Science- Royal Palm Exceptional School position at The School District of Lee County?
We are hiring a Coach, Science at Royal Palm Exceptional School who 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 in mathematics or elementary education.
- Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective classroom teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
- Industry certification preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Relevant work experience or education may be substitute to satisfy minimum qualifications
Essential Job Functions:
- Work with teachers to ensure that scientifically-based mathematics-researched programs are implemented with fidelity.
- Provide direct, classroom-based, professional development for teachers through regular modeling of research-based mathematics instruction.
- Work with all teachers (including Exceptional Student Education, content area, and elective areas) in the schools they serve, prioritizing coaching and mentoring time with those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement.
- Mentor teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including those who are Limited English Proficient.
- Model lessons in effective mathematics instruction, including lessons that provide differentiated instruction.
- Facilitate teacher study groups regarding current mathematics research and effective mathematics instruction.
- Organize and lead staff development programs which are needs-based and focused on the accomplishments of the established mathematics benchmarks.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills as a member of an academic coaching team and build trust with teachers and school leadership.
- Coach teachers in effective mathematics instructional strategies through interrelated content.
- Coordinate and schedule ongoing professional development of teachers through activities such as coaching grade-level meetings, classroom demonstrations, and study groups.
- Model enthusiasm, commitment, and intensity for focused mathematics instruction.
- Provide instructional support for teachers in the implementation of the initiatives of the Department of Education for the State of Florida and Lee County.
- Assist content area teachers by providing and demonstrating effective strategies for content instruction to students.
- Coach teachers in the latest techniques for the prevention and remediation of mathematics problems.
- Model effective teaching strategies and techniques.
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective classroom teaching experience?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teacher's Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,500
