Mathematics Senior Specialist

About the Employer

Overview

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the state of Florida

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth in the negotiated contract between the School Board of Orange County, Florida and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

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.

Reports To

School Principal

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 (12-20 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 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.