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Teacher - Science

Pace Center for GirlsOcala, Florida, United StatesOnsite
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Salary $55,000

Summary


At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and heal.The teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services.

Qualifications and Education Requirements


Required·Bachelor’s Degree or higher·Must be certified 6-12th in the appropriate content area (or in the process of certification) to teach in Florida·Attains and/or maintains certifications and endorsements by required deadline·Valid Florida Driver’s License·Knowledge of subject area.Preferred·Minimum one-year teaching experience·Experience teaching in an at-risk youth environment·Education degree

Roles and Responsibilities


Curriculum and Instruction·Knows how to design and align instruction according to state standards·Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs·Plans for effective classroom instruction by utilizing innovative, appropriate, and differentiated instructional techniques and strategies·Creates a safe and trusting classroom environment that is gender responsive, trauma informed and strength-based·Maintains appropriate standards of behavior to support an environment that is conducive for learningProgress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement·To develop, monitor, and update Performance Monitoring Plan learning goals, standards, and expectations in collaboration with the girls·Promotes confidence, perseverance and responsibility in the students for their achievement of personal academic goals·Is knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements and promotes college readiness·Utilizes data to assess girls’ progress and academic growth, and documents girls’ progress into Pace·Impacts·Works collaboratively with center colleagues to accomplish student, center, and school district goals·Other duties as assignedOther• Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency• Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel Competencies• Achievement oriented – action oriented.• Teamwork – collaborates.• Self-awareness – demonstrates selfawareness.• Functional expertise and usage – functional.• Accountability – ensures accountability.• Oral communication – communicates effectively.• Customer focused – focused on customer.• Integrity – instills trust.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility.

The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.

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Life at Pace Center for Girls

PACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation that provides a non-residential delinquency prevention program in locations statewide, targeting the unique needs of females 12 to 18 who are identified as dependent, truant, runaway, delinquent, or in need of academic skills. PACE (Practical Academic Cultural Education) accepts referrals from the juvenile justice system, the Department of Children and Families, school personnel, community services agencies, parents, family members, friends and self-referrals. Its purpose is to intervene and prevent school withdrawal, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and welfare dependency in a safe and nurturing environment. PACE programs provide the following services: academic education, individualized attention, a gender-specific life management curriculum (SPIRITED GIRLS®), therapeutic support services, parental involvement, student volunteer service projects and transition follow-up services. Every girl at PACE sets individual educational and social goals that are focused on earning a high school diploma or GED, re-entering public school, attending college, getting vocational training, joining the military or the entering the private workforce. After program completion, PACE continues to monitor each girl's educational and personal development with three years of follow-up case management. PACE operates 16 centers throughout Florida a reach program, and pre-teen centers (girls ages 8-11) in Broward and Manatee Counties. Since it's creation in 1983 PACE has served over 17,000 girls.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Gender responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework2. Yearround program with multiple benefits to students and families3. Wraparound support in education and social services4. Safe place for girls' learning, growth, and healing5. Collaborative work environment6. General administrative support for staff members7. Tutoring, classroom assistance, grading, filing paperwork8. Supervising classes and coordinating training schedules9. Upholdrancing professional ethics and state statutes10. Emphasis on after-hours activities and program growth
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