Classroom Teacher, Social Studies, Edison Collegiate High School
Edison State College is a vibrant, open-door, baccalaureate degree granting public organization dedicated to educational excellence. At Edison, learning is a creative enterprise designed to encourage each student’s independence, intellectual gifts and thirst for knowledge. Our dedicated faculty teach from the heart, in a caring environment that fosters a sense of adventure, collaboration and respect for others. Located on the gulf coast in southwest Florida, Edison was established in 1962, and is the area’s oldest and fastest growing state college.
This is a responsible, professional educator position accountable for enabling all students to succeed in school and graduate with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be successful workers and responsible citizens.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Edison Collegiate High School Principal, who reviews work through conferences, reports and results obtained.
Maintains a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or appropriate certification.
Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, Edison State College, the school board, and administrative procedures.
Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate and complete records and reports as required by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, the school board, and administrative procedures.
Supports the student learning plan.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative procedures and Board policies.
Maintains a classroom environment which is safe, orderly, and conducive to effective learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Prepares and maintains lesson plans for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
Works with students to create a classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of all individuals or student groups involved.
Understands and uses available technology, materials and tools related to the job.
Follows federal, state, College and department guidelines that relate to the job.
Promote positive public relations for the school and the institution.
Model and sustain effective Servant-Leadership and Shared Governance practices which enhance achievement of the vision, goals and plans of Edison State College.
Performs related duties as required.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the specific teaching discipline as outlined below.
Social Studies Teaching Discipline Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with an undergraduate or graduate major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, sociology, economics or psychology.
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A Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with thirty (30) semester hours in social science or social studies to include:
-Six (6) semester hours in United States history, and additional courses in the areas specified below:
-Western civilization or European history
-Asian, African, Latin American, or Middle Eastern history
-Economics
-United States federal government
-Geography
-Sociology or Psychology
Valid Florida teacher certification or equivalent.
Three (3) or more years of full-time high school teaching experience.
Demonstrates the following:
-Individual initiative.
-The ability to be a contributing member of a team.
-An understanding and appreciation for individual and cultural diversity.
-Sensitivity to the needs of, and communicates effectively with students, instructors and staff.
Ability to learn College and department specific computer hardware and software such as MS Office, internet and electronic mail.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching American History.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
This full time position is scheduled to work 196 days. Tentative full time classroom teacher calendar July 30, 2012 - May 24, 2013.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Fully complete the application form. All work history must be included on the application and all fields must be accurately and specifically completed.
Candidates must list ALL work experience which proves sufficient for meeting minimum qualifications of this position.
Unofficial transcripts MUST be uploaded to the applicant system. It is suggested that all documents be uploaded as PDF documents. There is a 2 megabyte limit on each document.
TRANSCRIPTS:
- Candidates must upload copies of ALL transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications of this position.
- Official transcripts for all coursework and degrees are required at the time of hire.
- Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bonafide U.S. evaluation service. Evaluation must be uploaded and attached.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents or changes cannot be made to your application once you have clicked on "Finished Attaching Documents" and receive your confirmation number.
We regret that we are unable to accept faxed, emailed, mailed or hand delivered application materials outside the Edison online e-Jobs system.
A selection committee will review application packages of those candidates that have met the minimum qualifications and will select a limited number of qualified applicants for interview.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting will be required of the final candidate.
Edison State College is proud to be a tobacco-free organization.
All programs, activities and facilities of Edison State College are available to all on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran's status. The college is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal opportunity, or equal access should be addressed to the College's Equity Officer at 239.489.9293.
