Salary: $55,000
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Summary: This position is responsible for providing academic and vocational assessments, teaching basic academic subjects to students requiring remedial work, using special help programs to improve scholastic level, by performing the following duties.
Role and Responsibilities
- Delivers instruction of core and elective subjects, applying lesson techniques designed for remedial students as required by Florida Sunshine Standards.
- Develops and adjusts curriculum of core and elective subjects as required by Florida Sunshine Standards.
- Confers with counselors and teaching staff to obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting learning process; implements instructional strategies based on individual learning styles; fosters and facilitates the development of IAP goals.
- Administers measurement tool during intake and ongoing to assess progress of girls.
- Utilizes classroom management techniques that foster a gender responsive environment.
- Administers the required standardized State or Pace testing.
- Prepares individualized lesson plans and examinations in accordance with local and state standards.
- Completes evaluations or course completion documentation in accordance with local school board or funding source mandates.
- Networks with community resources to obtain quality services; monitors support services of outside agencies to provide care management intervention.
- Participates in parent conferences as needed; prepares and participates in a care review meetings.
- Recommends improvement that will enhance the overall academic delivery to students.
- Communicates care management issues and provides progress update for individualized treatment plans.
- Creates partnerships with outside agencies for appropriate services.
- Adheres to established budget guidelines; manages existing resources wisely, including cleaning supplies, equipment purchases, and contractual arrangements.
- Coordinates outside resources including speakers, support materials, field trips, etc.
- Conducts intake interviews to assess needs of each student and family, ensures appropriate intervention.
- Develops individualized transition and placement plans ensuring appropriate placement after transition.
- Coordinates, supervises and evaluates volunteer tutors and other support services.
- Plans and supervise extracurricular activities.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University. Major in Education or related field
- Florida State Teacher certification
- Minimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipment
- Current Florida driver’s license
Other Requirements
- Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
- Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
- Follows policies and procedures of the Agency
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
Preferred
- Minimum two years experience in an educational setting
- Knowledge of case management practices
- Knowledge of state and school districts policies preferred; knowledge of laws relating to children and families
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university (major in Education or related field)
- Florida State Teacher certification
- Current Florida driver's license
- Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Florida statutes and Department of Juvenile Justice policy
- Minimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipment
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train; occasional overnight travel may be required
- Adhere to Agency Values and Principles and follow agency policies and procedures
- Uphold the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida
- Minimum two years experience in an educational setting
- Knowledge of case management practices
- Knowledge of state and school district policies and laws relating to children and families
What We Do
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future. Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost. Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma. Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming. Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
