Jumpstart 6.0

Jumpstart is a part-time to full-time seven weeks program for candidates eligible to teach. Participants will receive four weeks of training from district teacher development specialists and complete a three week internship shadowing a master teacher.

Cohort 6.0 Focus - The focus of this cohort is to meet the district's need in the hard-to-staff areas (Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Math and/or Science, Elementary). Candidates participating in this cohort who agree to teach in an ESE area such as VE, SLA, PLA, Autism, PI or EBD will receive priority over other candidates.

PARTICIPANTS MUST INTERVIEW AND BE ACCEPTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.

APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO TEACH:

• FLDOE STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
• STATE ISSUED TEACHING CERTIFICATE
• DEGREE-CONFERRED TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING ELIGIBILITY

Candidates possessing eligibility in the content areas of Math, Science, ESE, and Elementary will have preference over candidates in non-core content areas. As a reminder this position will begin as a part-time position paying at a rate of $26.00 per hour and then transition into a full-time teaching position. This program is for first time new hires to DCPS.

Please review the Jumpstart Frequently Asked Questions at the following link: Jumpstart FAQ

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION CLOSE DATE MAY CHANGE IF THE PROGRAM BECOMES FULL.

Job Summary

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets with the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 4. Supervises students in order to protect the students from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 5. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation. 6. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required. 7. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. 8. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 9. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance. 10. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (must be eligible to teach) Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None required.

Certifications & Licenses: Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of subject content
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc.
• Ability to manage students
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

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Primary Location:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Salary Range:
$45,891 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time