Position Type:\n \nHigh School Teaching\n \nDate Posted:\n \n3/11/2026\n \nLocation:\n \nSuwannee High School\n \nDate Available:\n \n07/01/2026\n \nClosing Date: \n \nuntil filled\n \n Additional Information: Show/Hide\n \n~Position is 12 month and 7.50 hours per day~\n \nSalary determined by Joint Service Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) \n \nNJROTC supplement $3,335.00\n \nReplaces: Lt. Debra Kleinsmith\n \nQualifications: \n \n(1) Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard Officer with 8 years or more of honorable active-duty \n \n(2) Satisfactory criminal background check.\n \nNote: Beginning January 1, 2026, new hires must be screened through the Clearinghouse ( information on the Clearinghouse is available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com )\n \nApplication Procedure: Online Applications Only\n \nApply online @ www.suwannee.k12.fl.us\n \nPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:\n \nPlanning/Preparation\n\n (1) Establish long and short range plans based on student needs and District and state curriculum requirements.\n (2) Select, develop, or modify instructional materials to enhance learning and meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.\n (3) Plan and prepare work for students which is clear, compelling and engaging.\n (4) Plan and prepare lessons and instructional delivery systems which include clear links to the school improvement plan and the District mission.\n (5) Plan and prepare instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.\n (6) Assist in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.\n \nClassroom Management\n\n (7) Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.\n (8) Manage time effectively.\n (9) Manage materials and equipment effectively.\n (10) Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.\n (11) Establish and maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.\n (12) Use appropriate student behavior management techniques.\n (13) Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.\n \nAssessment/Evaluation\n\n (14) Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.\n (15) Interpret and use data, including but not limited to standardized and other test results, for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.\n (16) Carry out responsibilities for test administrators, i.e., handle materials in a secure manner.\n (17) Seek out multiple data sources providing evidence of student growth and developmental needs. Examples include: parent interaction, collegial team interaction, and planning.\n (18) Maintain specific records of data collection.\n \nIntervention/Direct Services\n\n (19) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.\n (20) Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.\n (21) Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.\n (22) Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.\n (23) Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.\n (24) Provide appropriate instruction and modification for students with special needs.\n (25) Provide quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.\n (26) Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.\n (27) Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.\n (28) Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.\n \nTechnology\n\n (29) Use appropriate technology in instructional delivery.\n (30) Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.\n (31) Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with others.\n (32) Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.\n (33) Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact.\n (34) Use technology to review student assessment data.\n (35) Use technology for administrative tasks.\n \nCollaboration\n\n (36) Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community.\n (37) Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student standards.\n (38) Maintain effective communication with parents to solicit input in relation to student needs.\n (39) Collaborate with peers to create quality instructional environment.\n \nStaff Development\n\n (40) Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular areas of responsibility.\n (41) Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills in an ongoing and consistent manner.\n (42) Develop and implement an Individual Professional Development Plan and Needs Assessment in accordance with state and district requirements.\n (43) Participate in District sponsored staff development programs.\n (44) Manage within an organizational context a personal professional development program by setting specific goals and timetables.\n (45) Participate in school data collection of teacher input on principals' performance assessment program.\n \nProfessional Responsibilities\n\n (46) Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the professional Code of Ethics.\n (47) Perform and fulfill professional responsibilities.\n (48) Support by active participation in school improvement activities, services, and programs.\n (49) Contribute to the overall school mission by supporting various school committees and services such as APT, School Advisory Committee, text book selection, curriculum development,\n \nstudent activities, and accreditation.\n\n (50) Share experience and new learning's by mentoring new colleagues.\n (51) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.\n (52) Demonstrate punctuality, regular attendance, and carry out assigned duties.\n (53) Shall assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.\n \nStudent Growth and Achievement\n\n (54) Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification. Indicators may include: results from state and local\n \ncriterion and norm referenced standardized tests, portfolio assessment, analysis reports, and others as deemed appropriate by the District and/or required by adopted curriculum standards.\n\n (55) Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students' families to increase student achievement.\n Essential Performance Responsibilities\n \nApplicant must hold appropriate certification or show evidence of appropriate certification eligibility for this position.\n \nApplication Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the date listed above.\n \nThe district reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without consideration of any pending application.\n \nApplicant will be held responsible for obtaining proper certification as required by Florida law and NCLB guidelines.\n \nRecommendation is contingent upon copies being on file.\n \nInterested individuals may obtain information and assistance from:\n \nDepartment of Human Resources \n \nSuwannee County School Board\n \n1740 Ohio Avenue, South\n \nLive Oak, FL 32064\n \n(386) 647-4634 * (386) 364-2635 (FAX)\n \nThe Suwannee County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups and complies with Federal and State Laws regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you anticipate that you may need special assistance or accommodation in any aspect of School life, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at 386-647-4634. Suwannee County School Board is a drug-free educational institution/drug-free workplace. Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses.\n\n