Deland Preparatory Academy Hiring for Energetic Teachers Wanted Job at Deland, FL Full Time

Deland Preparatory Academy is a 5-12 private school located in Deland, Florida. Deland Prep is committed to the development of the whole child. We believe that it is our responsibility to develop children mentally, physically, and intellectually. We believe that there is no ceiling for a child’s learning capacity. We provide each student with direct academic and development experiences that challenge them on and above grade level. We are dedicated to sound scholarship and to the academic disciplines, helping to foster the development of our young students curiosity and independent thought. By utilizing the Florida Standards as our school base curriculum, Deland Prep remains parallel to our local public school district..

(MS/HS Teachers)

The teacher will report directly to the Academic Dean and School Administrator.

The teacher will provide strategic and instructional leadership and lead students. The position will play a role in continuing the established climate and further developing the current Deland Prep model.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drive levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging classes in a college preparatory environment.
• Create a student support system which addresses the affects and academic needs of each student, in order to support the whole child;
• Maintain levels of staff achievement through a shared instructional vision that includes skillful instruction, high expectations for students, collaborative planning and inquiry, and the systematic use of data to guide learning and drive instruction, curriculum, and professional development;
• Plan comprehensive staff support that provides regular and ongoing opportunities for professional learning, leadership and career development;
• Strategic management and development of the school, including creating organizational goals and objectives, overseeing annual review, and collaboration with Deland Prep envisioning ongoing strategies to maximize the effectiveness of the school model;
• Serve as a liaison to parents and facilitate parent education and involvement, including reinforcing the need for parents to support the high academic expectations; Serve as a member of school leadership team;
• Assist students in implementing policies and procedures for student dress code, discipline, and other policies related to maintaining a positive school culture of learning and achievement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Agreement with the academic goals and philosophy of the private school
• Knowledge of current educational research and issues
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective training and presentation skills
• Ability to structure own time and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and implementation
• Knowledge of benchmarks and academic standards
• Commitment to accountability, including a rigorous student testing regime
• Knowledge of the workshop model approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of adult learning and effective staff development practices
• Exhibited leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community
• Demonstrated success in encouraging parental involvement
• Knowledge and experience in using the coaching process
• Facilitation skills
• Evidence of data driven decision-making
• Knowledge of professional learning communities
• Experience working with Bilingual/ELL/ESE students.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 – $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location