Compensation

Salary Schedule

Additional Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Degreed Career and Technical:Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institutionValid Florida Department of Education certification or Statement of Eligibility in an appropriate degreed area as listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks

Instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications:

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E CHILD ED Non-Degreed Career and Technical:High school diploma or GED, andDocument six (6) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area listed in the State Curriculum FrameworksORDocument two (2) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area, in combination with one of the following:    AA, AS, or Bachelor’s degree in the career subject    High School Diploma or GED, and:    Completion of a State approved Apprenticeship Program, or    Completion of a State approved Career and Technical Education Training Program, or    Licensure through a State or National credentialing agency

LOCATION:  

Osceola County YMCA Family Center

2117 Mabbette St, Kissimmee, FL 34741

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/DirectorJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school. Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff. Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement. Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used. Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge. Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students. Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students. Utilizes technology and current research in instruction. Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis. Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate. Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem. Maintains professional relationship between school and parents. Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs). Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school. Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs). Assists in the protection of student and school property. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. 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. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.Performs other duties as assigned by the principal/director.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 communications ability.  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors:  Tasks are regularly performed with 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 depending on the course .