First Grade Teacher- Amanecer Elementary

$50,500 - $50,500/Yr

Lee County Public Schools - Lehigh Acres, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Lehigh Acres, FL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The First Grade Teacher at Amanecer Elementary is responsible for implementing scientifically-based literacy programs and providing professional development to fellow teachers. This role focuses on coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers to enhance student achievement, particularly in reading instruction. The teacher will work collaboratively with various educators to ensure effective literacy strategies are employed in the classroom, while also modeling lessons and facilitating professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to ensure scientifically-based literacy programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide direct, classroom-based professional development for teachers through modeling of research-based literacy instruction.
• Mentor teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including those who are Limited English Proficient.
• Model lessons in effective reading instruction, including differentiated instruction.
• Facilitate teacher study groups regarding current reading research and effective reading instruction.
• Organize and lead needs-based professional development programs focused on established reading benchmarks.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and build trust with teachers and school leadership as part of an academic coaching team.
• Coach teachers in effective literacy instructional strategies through interrelated content.
• Coordinate and schedule ongoing professional development activities such as coaching meetings and classroom demonstrations.
• Model enthusiasm and commitment for focused reading instruction.
• Provide instructional support for teachers in implementing initiatives from the Department of Education for Florida and Lee County.
• Assist content area teachers by demonstrating effective strategies for content instruction to students.
• Coach teachers in the latest techniques for the prevention and remediation of reading problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate in reading K-12 or reading endorsement.
• Experience with behavior management and education administration.
• Mid-level experience with children.
• Teaching certification and tutoring experience in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring and coaching teachers.
• Knowledge of current reading research and effective reading instruction techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan