Senior Teacher
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The University of Miami Health System UHealth Department of Pediatrics Debbie School has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Teacher.
The Senior Teacher plans organizes and implements an appropriate instructional curriculum for students with and without disabilities in an inclusive learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. More specifically the incumbent plans prepares and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Core Responsibilities:
Develops comprehensive lesson plans and developmentally appropriate activities.
Identifies and selects different instructional resources to meet students varying educational needs.
Provides a syllabus of course material before the start of the course when applicable.
Records daily attendance.
May administer tests evaluations and/or assessments to monitor progress of individual students.
May provide homework assignments on course materials to evaluate course knowledge.
Updates all necessary records as required by applicable laws district policies and school regulations.
Works directly with teacher assistant(s) on the application of an appropriate instructional curriculum.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
Implements evaluation assessment and education program plans for classroom students.
Incorporates principals from program curriculums into the educational programs.
Completes daily weekly and monthly curriculum plans.
Acts as a program liaison with parents on all educational matters for classroom students.
Maintains records for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP) attendance quarterly reports annual reports and weekly lesson plans.
Develops annual goals and benchmarks based on each childs priority educational needs.
Conducts functional supervision evaluation and training of classroom assistants.
Trains and supervises interns student trainees and volunteers assigned to classroom.
Communicates plans to assistants parents and supervisors.
Communicates substitute needs and assist in planning for coverage of self and assistants when absent.
Maintains adequate educational materials instructional and technical supplies.
Maintains custody and care of assigned classroom equipment and materials.
Maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Monitors activities to maintain compliance with the Children Medical Services Early Steps North and Southernmost Coast MiamiDade County Public Schools The Childrens Trust and Department of Children and Families Childcare Program Standards when appropriate.
Attends inservices and trainings required by the Early Steps Programs MiamiDade County Public Schools The Childrens Trust and APPLE Accreditation.
Participates in applied research and curricula task force programs as requested.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in Education of the Hearing Impaired Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education or a closely related field.
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Certification (ITDS) and/or Teachers Certification in the State of Florida or eligibility to obtain such certification.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to work 12month school year.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to lead motivate develop and train others.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H5Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
