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Orlando Science Schools are focused on providing a high-quality STEM education in an intellectually nurturing environment. To achieve this goal, we are constantly seeking highly motivated, STEM-oriented, and highly impactful professionals for all grade levels and positions to join our dedicated team.
We are particularly interested in receiving resumes of certified teachers who are focused, skilled, dedicated, flexible, and out-of-the-box thinkers in STEM subjects, especially Competition Math, Robotics, Coding, and Computer Science. Even if there is no open position listed below related to your major, we highly encourage you to submit your resume for future openings. Our talent acquisition coordinator will review your resume and keep it in our records.
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PE and HOPE Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
PE and HOPE Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Job description
Orlando Science Charter School: PE/HOPE Teacher
Job Summary
The PE/HOPE teacher at Orlando Science Middle/High School is responsible for planning and implementing physical and health education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student progress and participation.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities and meet the qualifications posted below.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Valid State Teacher Certification approved by the State Department of Education
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major or minor in Physical Education or in a Health-related field
- English Language fluency
- Possess practical oral and written communication skills
- Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Over two years of experience as a PE/HOPE teacher
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
Essential Job duties and responsibilities
- Provide academic instruction for students, ensuring lesson plans are in line with the curriculum schedule
- Plan activities, including the daily lesson plans
- Identify the materials to implement in PE activities and prepare class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Regularly communicate basis about the schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student/teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
- Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
Reports To
School Principal
Start date
Immediately upon a cleared background and reference check
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Florida Department of Education and other appropriate learning activities
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
- Analyze, demonstrates, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement
- Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student to the extent feasible
- Provide appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
- Maintain control of storage and use of school-owned property
- Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
- Evaluate each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress
- Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
- Demonstrate compassion to students, and parents, and foster student self-esteem
- Communicate with parents to ensure parents’ involvement in their child’s development
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Professional Demeanor and Characteristics
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Flexible working with students at all developmental levels. Possess practical student management skills related to scheduling, discipline, and assessment. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
About Orlando Science Charter School
Orlando Science Charter School is a S.T.E.M. focused Orange County Tuition Free Public Charter School that is approved by Orlando County School Board. OSCS offers a K-8 experience devoted to enriching the lives of students with an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience. OSCS offers a full-time Gifted program, Hands-on and project-based learning approaches along with a research-based curriculum that encourages students to think above and beyond to reach their highest educational goals.
The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable our students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
Professional Development
Employees of OSS are privileged to receive both private and county professional development. Professional development is offered at an individual level (teacher) and group level (staff). Many of our teachers from our Orlando Science Campus have attended national conferences focusing on reading, science, math, and specific teaching methodologies. Our schools have worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Valencia Community College, McKeel Academy of Technology, The Ron Clark Academy, and motivational speaker Harry Wong. Multiple professional days are scheduled in advance each school year.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Orlando Science Charter School offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Orlando a Science Charter School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Job Description Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
- 9th grade
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- PE / HOPE teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certification in the State of Florida (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orlando, FL 32804: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Spanish Language Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Spanish Language Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Job description
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Orlando Science Middle/High is a high-performing charter school, serving students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to provide students with a well-rounded education with special emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Reading in the light of research-based, proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Primary classroom responsibilities include teaching 9-12 grade Spanish classes
- Work in a team-oriented environment to design engaging student-centered lessons based on clear learning targets and learning goals
- Build positive relationships with students
- Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes
- Use assessment data to find a students’ readiness level so they can be met where they are and moved forward in their learning using feedback effectively
- Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Support non-instructional duties
- Other duties assigned by the school administration as per teacher contract and employee handbook
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current State of Florida teaching certification in Spanish
- Experience teaching world languages and cultures; experience in international travel preferred
- Knowledge in the unique needs of the young adolescent and middle-level philosophy
- Experienced in a 1:1 computing environment including how to effectively use technology as an input source for knowledge.
- An understanding of a learner-centered proficiency-based education.
- An understanding of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model of student growth and support.
- Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
AP Biology Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
AP Biology Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Job description
TITLE: AP Biology Teacher (9-12)
Orlando Science Middle/High is a high-performing, AdvancED Accredited A+ public charter school, serving students in 6-12 in Orange County, Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to provide students with a well-rounded education with special emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Reading in the light of research-based, proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment.
Job Summary: Highly Qualified AP Biology Teacher for 2024-25 Academic Year.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
Possess (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Eligible or possess Florida (or any State) Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Science courses.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration.
Other Requirements:
Possess effective classroom management skills as it relates to safe learning environment, discipline, and assessment.
Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of Science to help them to reach their highest potential in class and extracurricular activities.
Prepare each student to meet the AP Biology College Board standards.
Have the ability to be flexible in working with students at all developmental levels.
Have skills in human relations and conflict management.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties
- Teach courses in related science course to the students, utilizing course of study adopted by the College Board and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Ensure that all experiments are trialed beforehand and risk assessment used with all experimental work.
- Adapt scientific concepts and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate the science course concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids, accommodations which ESE and section 504 students need.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
- Design learning activities that will relate the science to the physical world.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive and safe classroom environment.
- Evaluate academic and social growth of students; keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Supervise and check homework daily, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
- Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
- Participate in staff meeting and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Administer testing in accordance with division testing practices.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
- Demonstrate mastery of the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida described in Florida Department of Education. http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/code-of-ethics-principles-of-professio.stml
- Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PVO, student clubs and after-school activities.
- Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Application Questions:
Have you completed the minimum level of education: Bachelor’s?
How many years of teacher or student teaching experience do you have?
Do you have the following license or certification in any valid state approved teaching certificate?
Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
ELA Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
ELA Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Job description
TITLE: ELA Teacher (9-12) for 2024-25
Orlando Science Middle/High is a high-performing, AdvancED Accredited A+ public charter school, serving students in 6-12 in Orange County, Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to provide students with a well-rounded education with special emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Reading in the light of research-based, proven and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating environment.
Job Summary: English teacher for 2024-25 academic year.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.
- Eligible or possess Florida Department of Education teaching credentials.
- The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration.
- Experience teaching ELA courses
- Experience using data to drive instruction.
Other Requirements:
- Create a classroom environment that develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship.
- Possess effective classroom management skills as it relates to safe learning environment, discipline, and assessment.
- Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of English to prepare them to their highest potential.
- Have the ability to be flexible in working with students at all developmental levels.
- Have skills in human relations and conflict management.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties
- Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to 9-12 grade students, utilizing curriculum designated by the Florida Department of Education.
- Adapt English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate ELA concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids, accommodations which ESE and section 504 students need.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
- Evaluate academic and social growth of students; keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
- Participate in staff meeting and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Administer testing in accordance with division testing practices.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
- Demonstrate mastery of the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida described in Florida Department of Education. http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/code-of-ethics-principles-of-professio.stml
- Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PVO, student clubs and after-school activities.
- Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Contract Length:
- 1 year
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
- 9th grade
- English
- Reading
Physical setting:
- Charter school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Geometry Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Geometry Teacher (9-12) for 2024-2025
Orlando Science Schools is focused on providing a high-quality STEM education in an intellectually nurturing environment. To achieve this goal, we are always seeking well-qualified and highly motivated professionals to join our dedicated team of staff and teachers.
Job Summary
A teacher at Orlando Science Schools is responsible for classroom instruction, providing support, and education to students within the classroom and other assigned areas, and developing lesson plans for the students. Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues that may arise; and respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- English Language fluency
- Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
- Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
- Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational background
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Over Two years of experience teaching Mathematics
- Current State of Florida teaching certification in Math
- Well-versed in the Math State Standards and Florida Learning Results
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
Essential Job duties and responsibilities
- Provide academic instruction for high school students, ensuring lesson plans are in line with the curriculum schedule
- Plan for classroom activities, including the daily lesson plans
- Identify the materials to implement in classroom activities and prepare class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Regularly communicate basis about the schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student/teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
- Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
- Incorporate technology
Reports To
School Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach math, utilizing the course of study adopted by Orlando Science Schools and other appropriate curriculum publications intended for teaching in the State of Florida.
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate mathematical reading concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Provide opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes and persevere.
- Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level so they can be met where they are and move forward in their learning using feedback effectively.
- Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluate each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
- Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
- Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
- Achieve course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
- Administer, gather, assess, and grade assessments, classwork, assignments, and essays.
- Administer standardized assessments.
- Maintain mandatory records, such as attendance records, grades, and progress reports.
- Appraise each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Create and sustain standards of student behavior needed to support a disciplined, productive, and safe classroom environment.
- Demonstrate compassion to students, and parents, and foster student self-esteem.
- Communicate with parents to ensure parents’ involvement in their child’s development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Other Responsibilities:
- Oversee study halls, after-school activities, and field trips, and sponsor student clubs
- Participate in extracurricular activities
- Join staff meetings
- Attend mandatory school training
Professional Demeanor and Characteristics
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Flexible working with students at all developmental levels. Possess practical student management skills related to scheduling, discipline, and assessment. Possess management, organization, and leadership skills, including initiating and following through on ideas and projects. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
About Orlando Science Schools
Orlando Science Schools is a S.T.E.M. focused Orange County Tuition Free Public Charter School that is approved by the School Board. OSHS offers a 9-12 experience devoted to enriching the lives of students with an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience.
The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable our students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
Professional Development
Employees of OSS are privileged to receive both private and county professional development. Professional development is offered at an individual level (teacher) and group level (staff). Many of our teachers from our Orlando Science Campus have attended national conferences focusing on reading, science, math, and specific teaching methodologies. Our schools have worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Valencia Community College, McKeel Academy of Technology, The Ron Clark Academy, and motivational speaker Harry Wong. Multiple professional days are scheduled in advance each school year.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Orlando Science Schools offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Orlando Science Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Job Description Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 10th grade
- 9th grade
Physical setting:
- Charter school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certificate for the State of Florida (Required)
Orlando Science Middle/High (OSMH) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of OSMH to decide all matters relating to employment solely based on the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. OSMH ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Computer Science Teacher (6-12)
Orlando Science Charter School: Computer Science Teacher (6-12)
Job Summary
Highly Qualified Computer Science Teacher for 2023-24 Academic Year.
Minimum Job QualificationsOther RequirementsEssential DutiesOther DutiesApplication QuestionsCompetitive Salary and BenefitsAbout Orlando Science SchoolsOthers
- Possess (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities required) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
- Eligible or possess Florida (or any State) Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Computer Science courses.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration.
- Possess effective classroom management skills as it relates to safe learning environment, discipline, and assessment.
- Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of Computer Science to help them to reach their highest potential in class and extracurricular activities.
- Prepare each student to meet the Florida Department of Education Computer Science Course Standards.
- Have the ability to be flexible in working with students at all developmental levels.
- Have skills in human relations and conflict management.
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- Teach a variety of Computer Science courses at 6th – 12th-grade levels, including AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, and introductory course based in Web Development, Coding, Microsoft office bundle series, problem-solving, algorithms, data structures, data collection, and analysis, interacting with remote information.
- Skillfully work with students of all backgrounds and levels of academic performance.
- Knowledge of Computer Science concepts, language, and procedures to be able to teach Computer Science courses providing in-depth knowledge and skills to students. This includes experience with language such as C, Java, C++, Python, PHP, Visual Basic, HTML, Javascript, MySQL etc.
- Prepare and deliver rigorous, engaging, and project‐based instruction to students in grades 9‐12 using Computer Science curriculum
- Utilize the Computer Science Curriculum and conduct the required projects and instruction using the necessary software.
- Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions)
- Teach courses in related the Computer Science to the students, utilizing course of study adopted by the District, FL State and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate the Computer Science course concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids, accommodations which ESE and section 504 students need.
- Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
- Design learning activities that will relate the Computer Science to the physical world.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive and safe classroom environment.
- Evaluate academic and social growth of students; keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
- Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
- Participate in staff meeting and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Administer testing in accordance with division testing practices.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Job Specifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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- Demonstrate mastery of the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida described in Florida Department of Education. http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/code-of-ethics-principles-of-professio.stml
- Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PVO, student clubs and after-school activities.
- Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
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- Have you completed the minimum level of education: Bachelor’s?
- How many years of teacher or student teaching experience do you have?
- Do you have the following license or certification in any valid state approved teaching certificate?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
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Orlando Science Charter School offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract Length: 1 yearSalary: $47,500.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Schedule:
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- Monday to Friday
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Education:
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- Bachelor’s (Required)
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License/Certification:
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- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
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Work Location:
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Orlando Science Charter School is a S.T.E.M. focused Orange County Tuition Free Public Charter School that is approved by Orlando County School Board. OSCS offers a K-8 experience devoted to enriching the lives of students with an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience. OSCS offers a full-time Gifted program, Hands-on and project-based learning approaches along with a research-based curriculum that encourages students to think above and beyond to reach their highest educational goals. The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable our students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
Reports to : School Principal
Start date: Immediately upon a cleared background and reference check
Staffing Specialist/ ESE Teacher
Orlando Science Charter School: Staffing Specialist/ ESE Teacher
Job Summary
To Serve the Students with disabilities, represent the school in all ESE-related issues, and hold 504 and IEP meetings. To ensure compliance with federal and state laws, Policies, and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, and local school board policies and District procedures.
Essential Job DutiesMinimum Job QualificationsPreferred Job QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCompetitive Salary and BenefitsADA COMPLIANCEAbout Orlando Science Charter SchoolOthers
- The staffing specialist/ESE Teacher is responsible for coordinating the staffing and educational planning process at the school. The person assigned this responsibility will be working with the district staffing specialist as well.
- Conduct, organize, and fully in charge of the ESE meetings at the school where special education eligibility, placement, dismissal and program changes occur.
- Convene and coordinate all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Educational Plans (EPs), Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs), Service Plans (SPs) and Education Planning Team (EPT) meetings, as determined, at the school in conjunction with district staffing teams.
- Coordinate the collection of all necessary documentation prior to a student being staffed and/or identified for an exceptional education program and/or service.
- Possess knowledge of eligibility criteria, placement procedures, exceptional education program options and community services available for disabled and gifted students.
- Attend district training sessions in order to remain current as to trends, issues and litigation which impact decisions in meeting regarding the education of disabled and gifted students.
- Provide training to school staff relative to ESE referral procedures, least restrictive environment and other issues involving exceptional education students.
- Serve as a liaison for Matrix development and training at the school in conjunction with the district staff.
- Assist in the development of all documents required for identified students.
- Maintain accurate ESE paperwork to reflect service delivery models for all students.
- Serve as the contact for FTE issues regarding students with disabilities.
- Ensure that all ESE paperwork is accurate and current for gifted students and students with disabilities assigned to the school.
- The school-based staffing person works cooperatively with the teachers, district staffing specialists, district program specialist and ESE Directors if necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
- Eligible or possess Florida (or any State) Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in Exceptional Students Education.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or related study.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the Common Core State Standards and Florida Learning Results.
- An understanding of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model of student growth and support.
- Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team.
- Possess knowledge of eligibility criteria, placement procedures, exceptional education program options and community services available for disabled and gifted students parents, and administration.
- Possess knowledge of eligibility criteria, placement procedures, exceptional education program options and community services available for disabled and gifted students parents, and administration.
- Three years of successful experience as a high school ESE Teacher.
- Three years of successful experience as a high school Staffing Specialist in a public charter school.
- Master’s Degree, from an accredited institution with a major concentration of work in educational administration.
- Have knowledge of the individuals with disabilities education act
- Have knowledge of the theory and development of exceptional student education
- Have knowledge of general education intervention procedures,
- Have knowledge of Child Find and the Initial Provision of Exceptional Student Education Services to Eligible Students.
- Have knowledge of ESE program eligibility and triennial reevaluation criteria under the FLODE, program, placement
- processed as identified in education program options, and community services available for students with disabilities and gifted students.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Orlando Science Charter School offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate
- Orlando, FL 32804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location:
- In person
Physical demands listed allow the individual successfully perform the essential function of this job. Some tasks may involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort involving lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects of moderate weight.
The sensory requirements include being able to have visual perception, and the ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating. This role has limited exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals, toxic, poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Orlando Science Charter School is a S.T.E.M. focused Orange County Tuition Free Public Charter School that is approved by Orlando County School Board. OSCS offers a K-8 experience devoted to enriching the lives of students with an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience. OSCS offers a full-time Gifted program, Hands-on and project-based learning approaches along with a research-based curriculum that encourages students to think above and beyond to reach their highest educational goals. The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable our students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
Reports to : School Principal
Start date: Immediately upon a cleared background and reference check
Job Description Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
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Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher for 2023-2024 School Year
Full Job Description
Orlando Science Elementary (OSES) is seeking elementary school teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers are expected to engage students with both hands-on instruction and challenging lessons based upon standards. Candidates must be certified by the FLDOE or eligible for certification. Teachers with experience in robotics, math competitions, or academic team experience are highly encouraged to apply. Some grades are departmentalized.
OSES is an employee-friendly school and offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. We invest in our employees and provide an atmosphere that is welcoming, positive, and that allows learning to blossom.
OSES, an OCPS charter school, is located in the Orlando metro area. Based upon its academic success, the school is classified as a High Performing Charter by the FLDOE and one of the Best Elementary Schools according to US News. The student population is diverse both academically and culturally and serves students throughout the county. The school is Cognia accredited, STEM accredited, and a National School Of Character.
www.orlandoscience.org
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract
Pay:
$47,500.00 – $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- Florida Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility (Required)
Work Location
One location
Hiring Insights
Hiring 4 candidates for this role
Mental Health Designee
Mental Health Designee
Job Purpose/Scope
Recognize and respond to the mental health services that promote social/emotional wellness and development for all students. Advocate for the mental health needs of all students by offering directions that improves awareness of mental health, evaluation and advisement speak to academic, career and social/emotional development, short-term counseling intervention and referrals to community resources for long terms support. Serve as the school mental health contact and its SAFE Coordinator by assisting with Threat to Suicide and Harm to Self or Others Protocols and follow up re-entry meetings to create Student Mental Health Safety Plans as well as the designee for the school with the district.
Job Location
2600 Technology Dr., Orlando, FL 32804
Full Time
Essential Job Functions
- Create and execute school counseling programs that promote academic, career and social/emotional success for all students.
- Encourage students to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. Develop coping skills.
- Counsel students, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies,
- Carry instruction that proactively improves awareness of mental health; promotes positive, healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the shame associated with mental health issues
- Recognize mental health warning signs Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention focused on mental health or situational concerns such as grief or difficult transitions also to ensure the safety of the students and others.
- Provide referrals to school and community resources that treat mental health issues (suicidal ideation, violence, abuse, and depression) with the intent of removing barriers to learning and helping the student return to the classroom
- Educate teachers, administrators, families, and community stakeholders about the mental health concerns of students, and collaborate with school and community stakeholders to meet the needs of the whole child and to ensure students and their families have access to mental health services
- Recognize and address barriers to accessing mental health services and the associated shame, including cultural principles and language barriers
- Follow guidelines regarding confidentiality, the difference between public and private information and consultation
- Counsel and Support students to overcome obstacles to their academic, career and social / emotional development by addressing their mental health needs coping technique
- Fill out and maintain student-related paperwork, including district mandated forms.
- Collect information about students through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Assess students for risk of suicide and self-harm attempts.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to students’ treatment.
- Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting students.
- Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling / social work or any related field.
- A valid School counseling License
- 2-3 years of experience as a mental health counselor, preferably in a school setting or learning environment.
- Possess a strong set of interpersonal skills to help establish rapport quickly with clients and develop strong relationships
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Able to recognize signs, symptoms, and contributing factors of a mental health crisis.
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Refined social perceptiveness and cultural sensitivity skills.
Abilities
- Ability to express and receive one’s ideas and thoughts to other people using expressions, words, or actions
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and listen to not only what has been said but how it was said and read between the lines.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Ability to come up with several ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Ability to Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Ability to identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Skills
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Knowledge
- Cognitive behavioral therapy — knowledge of how to help student identify their thoughts and behaviors, specifically regarding their relationships, surroundings, and life, so that they can influence those thoughts and behaviors for the better.
- Mindfulness — Knowledge of mindfulness techniques, exercises and activities to help student enhance their self-control, objectivity, affect tolerance, improve their concentration and mental clarity, emotional intelligence and their ability to relate to others and one’s self with kindness, acceptance and compassion.
- Crisis management — Knowledge of appropriate responses and care for persons experiencing a mental health crisis, ranging from short-term intervention to emergency management of a life-threatening situation.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
- Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Work Standards
- Being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Being honest and ethical.
- Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Analyze information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- facilitating positive transformation and human-to-human connection.
- Self-Reflection and awareness
- Display multicultural competency and adopt a multicultural worldview
Certifications and Licenses
School Counseling
Physical Demand
- Prolonged
- Prolonged standing
- Frequently use hands to type on computers
- Reach with hand
- Talk
- Hear
- Write
- Near vision
- Read
- Frequently walk across campus as needed.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
DISCLAIMER:
The duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by business demand.
Algebra I Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Middle School Algebra I Teacher (6-8) for 2023-2024 School Year
Job Summary
The Orlando Science Algebra I math teacher is responsible for math instruction, curriculum development in the area of mathematics, and extended to classroom activities associated with OSS middle school. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet the qualifications posted below.
Full-time Job
NO REMOTE WORK
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty:
- Provide academic instruction in math, ensuring lesson plans are in line with curriculum schedule
- Specific areas of focus include: Algebra I
- Planning for classroom activities, including preparing the daily lesson plans
- Identifying the materials to implement in classroom activities and preparing class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student / teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty:
- Provide academic instruction in math, ensuring lesson plans are in line with curriculum schedule
- Specific areas of focus include: Algebra I
- Planning for classroom activities, including preparing the daily lesson plans
- Identifying the materials to implement in classroom activities and preparing class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student / teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Current State of Florida teaching certification in Math
- English Language fluency
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking
- Flexible in working with students at all developmental levels
- Possess effective student management skills as it relates to scheduling, discipline, and assessment
- Possess management, organization, and leadership skills, including the ability to initiate and follow through on ideas and projects
- Possess effective oral and written communication skills
- Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Over Two years of experience teaching Mathematics
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
- Familiar in the Common Core State Standards and Florida Learning Results
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach courses in mathematics to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the District and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
- Provide opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes, persevere, manage impulsivity, and develop grit
- Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level so they can be met where they are and moved forward in their learning using feedback effectively
- Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world
- Establish and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Evaluate each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills
- Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents
- Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned by Principal
- Keep mandatory records, such as attendance records, grades, and progress reports
- Appraise each student’s progress in meeting the course standards
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
- Create and sustain standards of student behavior needed to support a disciplined, productive, and safe classroom environment
- Demonstrate compassion to students, parents, and foster student self-esteem
- Communicate with parents to ensure parents’ involvement in their child’s development
- Administer testing by division testing practices
- Support non-instructional duties
- Oversee study halls, after-school activities, and field trips,
- Sponsor student clubs
- Participate in extraocular activities.
- Join staff meetings and sponsor student activities
- Attend school mandatory training
Performance Goal
To help each student develop competence in Middle/High school mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage the students to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
Professional Demeanor and Characteristics
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Have the ability to be flexible in working with students at all developmental levels. Possess effective student management skills as it relates to scheduling, discipline, and assessment. Possess management, organization, and leadership skills, including the ability to initiate and follow through on ideas and projects. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
Student Bell Schedule
- 7th grade: 7:55 AM to 2:49 PM (CLUB: 2:55 PM to 3:35 PM and Wednesdays 7:55 AM to 1:44 PM (CLUB: 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM)
- 8th grade: 8 AM to 2:55 PM (CLUB: 2:55 PM 3:35 PM) and Wednesdays 1:06 PM to 1:49 PM (CLUB: 1:50 to 2:25 PM)
Application Questions:
- Have you completed the minimum level of education required in the State of Florida?
- How many years of teaching or student teaching experience do you have?
- Do you have the following license or certification in any valid state approved teaching certificate?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Start Date:
Immediately upon a cleared background check
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Short-term and long-term disability
About Orlando Science School
Orlando Science Schools will give parents and their students a choice of rigorous science, technology, engineering, math, and reading-focused programs in Orange County. This public charter school endeavors to provide its students with excellent leadership skills and the academic and social acumen they need for the best colleges in the Nation.
The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable its students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas; and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
For more information please visit, https://orlandoscience.org
Math Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Middle School Math Teacher (6-8) for 2023-2024 School Year
Job Summary
The middle school teacher at Orlando Science Charter School is responsible for classroom instruction, providing support, and education to students within the classroom and other assigned areas, and developing lesson plans for the students. Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues that may arise; and respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
Start Date
Upon a cleared background and reference check
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities and meet the qualifications posted below.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- English Language fluency
- Possess practical oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
- Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Over Two years of experience teaching Mathematics
- Current State of Florida teaching certification in Math
- Well-versed in the Math State Standards and Florida Learning Results
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
Essential Job duties and responsibilities
- Provide academic instruction for middle school students, ensuring lesson plans are in line with the curriculum schedule
- Plan for classroom activities, including the daily lesson plans
- Identify the materials to implement in classroom activities and prepare class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Regularly communicate basis about the schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student/teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
- Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
- Incorporate technology
Reports To
School Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach math, utilizing the course of study adopted by Orlando Science Charter School and other appropriate curriculum publications intended for teaching in the State of Florida.
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate mathematical reading concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Provide opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes and persevere.
- Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level so they can be met where they are and move forward in their learning using feedback effectively.
- Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluate each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
- Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
- Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
- Achieve course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
- Administer, gather, assess, and grade assessments, classwork, assignments, and essays.
- Administer standardized assessments.
- Maintain mandatory records, such as attendance records, grades, and progress reports.
- Appraise each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Create and sustain standards of student behavior needed to support a disciplined, productive, and safe classroom environment.
- Demonstrate compassion to students, and parents, and foster student self-esteem.
- Communicate with parents to ensure parents’ involvement in their child’s development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Other Responsibilities:
- Oversee study halls, after-school activities, and field trips, and sponsor student clubs
- Participate in extracurricular activities
- Join staff meetings
- Attend mandatory school training
Student Bell Schedule
- 7th grade: 7:55 AM to 2:49 PM (CLUB: 2:55 PM to 3:35 PM and Wednesdays 7:55 AM to 1:44 PM (CLUB: 1:50 PM – 2:25 PM)
- 8th grade: 8 AM to 2:55 PM (CLUB: 2:55 PM 3:35 PM) and Wednesdays 1:06 PM to 1:49 PM (CLUB: 1:50 to 2:25 PM)
Performance Goal
To help each student develop competence in science skills and an understanding of the structure of science; to motivate each student to apply mathematical knowledge and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage the students to develop their unique talents in the field of Earth and Space Science.
Professional Demeanor and Characteristics
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Flexible working with students at all developmental levels. Possess practical student management skills related to scheduling, discipline, and assessment. Possess management, organization, and leadership skills, including initiating and following through on ideas and projects. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
About Orlando Science Charter School
Orlando Science Charter School is a S.T.E.M. focused Orange County Tuition Free Public Charter School that is approved by the School Board. OSCS offers a K-8 experience devoted to enriching the lives of students with an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience. OSCS offers a full-time Gifted program, Hands-on and project-based learning approaches along with a research-based curriculum that encourages students to think above and beyond to reach their highest educational goals.
The purpose of Orlando Science Schools is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable our students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
Professional Development
Employees of OSCS are privileged to receive both private and county professional development. Professional development is offered at an individual level (teacher) and group level (staff). Many of our teachers from our Orlando Science Campus have attended national conferences focusing on reading, science, math, and specific teaching methodologies. Our schools have worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Valencia Community College, McKeel Academy of Technology, The Ron Clark Academy, and motivational speaker Harry Wong. Multiple professional days are scheduled in advance each school year.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Orlando Science Charter School offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Orlando Science Charter School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Job Description Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
Science Teacher (7th Grade)
Middle School Science Teacher (7th Grade) for 2023-2024 School Year
Orlando Science Charter School is focused on providing a high-quality STEM education in an intellectually nurturing environment. To achieve this goal, we are always seeking well-qualified and highly motivated professionals to join our dedicated team of staff and teachers.
Job Summary
The 7th grade Science teacher at Orlando Science Charter School is responsible for classroom instruction, providing support, and education to students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans for students, delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty, and responsibility, and meet the qualifications posted below.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Provide academic instruction for 7th graders, ensuring lesson plans are in line with the curriculum schedule
- Plan for classroom activities, including the daily lesson plans preparation for Earth and Space Science classes
- Identifying the materials to implement in classroom activities and preparing class projects
- Confer with other teachers for peer collaboration
- Regularly communicate basis about the schedule, assignments, events, and individual student needs
- Meet with parents during scheduled student/teacher conferences
- Maintain grades and curriculum online
- Attend monthly faculty meetings
- Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
- Incorporate technology
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Valid teaching Certification in the State of Florida
- Science Endorsement or Science related Degree
- English Language fluency
- Possess practical oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
- Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Expert content knowledge in Physical, Earth, and General Science. Chemistry or Biology
Reports To
- School Principal
Start date
- Immediately upon a cleared background check
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach 7th-grade, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Orange Charter School and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in the State of Florida
- Develop lesson plans to demonstrate Science concepts using models, other available technology methods, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
- Provide opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Support a growth mindset in the classroom, including how to learn from mistakes, persevere, manage impulsivity, and develop grit
- Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level so they can be met where they are and moved forward in their learning using feedback effectively
- Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Design learning activities that will relate Science to the physical world
- Establish and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Evaluate each student’s progress in Science knowledge and skills
- Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress and serve as a primary point of contact for parents
- Regularly assess student mastery of critical skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities
- Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which they will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Achieve course and school-wide student performance goals
- Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
- Administer, gather, assess, and grade assessments, classwork, assignments, and essays or assign this work to others
- Keep mandatory records, such as attendance records, grades, and progress reports
- Appraise each student’s progress in meeting the course standards
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
- Create and sustain standards of student behavior needed to support a disciplined, productive, and safe classroom environment
- Demonstrate compassion to students, parents, and foster student self-esteem
- Communicate with parents to ensure parents’ involvement in their child’s development
- Administer testing by division testing practices
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Other Responsibilities:
- Oversee study halls, after-school activities, and field trips, and sponsor student clubs
- Participate in extracurricular activities
- Join staff meetings
- Attend mandatory school training
Performance Goal
To help each student develop competence in science skills and an understanding of the structure of science; to motivate each student to apply mathematical knowledge and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage the students to develop their unique talents in the field of Earth and Space Science.
Professional Demeanor and Characteristics
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Flexible working with students at all developmental levels. Possess practical student management skills related to scheduling, discipline, and assessment. Possess management, organization, and leadership skills, including initiating and following through on ideas and projects. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
Professional Development
Employees of OSCS are privileged to receive both private and county professional development. Professional development is offered at an individual level (teacher) and group level (staff). Many of our teachers from our Orlando Science Campus have attended national conferences focusing on reading, science, math, and specific teaching methodologies. Our schools have worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Valencia Community College, McKeel Academy of Technology, The Ron Clark Academy, and motivational speaker Harry Wong. Multiple professional days are scheduled in advance each school year.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Orlando Science Charter School offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have other opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
In addition to competitive wages, Orlando Science offers competitive health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance packages. Qualifying family members are also eligible for specific benefit packages.
About Orlando Science Charter School
Orlando Science Charter School, a S.T.E.M focused Orange County Tuition-Free Public Charter School approved by Orlando County School Board. OSCS offers a K-8 experience devoted to enriching students’ lives with the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, S.T.E.M., curriculum, and a diverse student population that seeks to achieve a well-rounded educational experience. OSCS offers a full-time Gifted program, Hands-on and project-based learning approaches along with a research-based curriculum that encourages students to think above and beyond to reach their highest educational goals.
The purpose of Orlando Science Charter School is to provide an intellectually nurturing learning environment; to enable its students to reach their maximum potential in all subject areas, and to provide a high-quality school choice option to the community.
For more information please visit, https://orlandoscience.org/
Equal Employment Opportunity
Orlando Science Charter School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
Job Description Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
Business Operations Specialist- Accountant
Business Operations Specialist- Accountant for 2023-2024 School Year
Come and join our team, we are hiring! Orlando Science Schools are focused on providing a high-quality STEM education in an intellectually nurturing environment. To achieve this goal, we are seeking well-qualified and highly motivated professionals to join our dedicated team. We encourage you to look at the opportunity at hand. We are pleased with the work we do and could not be thriving without our enthusiastic group of devoted people.
Full-time Job
NO REMOTE WORK
Schedule:
- Day Shift
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Short- & Long-term disability Insurance
JOB PURPOSE:
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and coordinate with the bookkeepers if applicable. Ensure books are balanced, and tax obligations are covered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field from an accredited institution.
- 3 years of professional accounting experience including bookkeeping, examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
- 2 years in reconciling bank accounts, using excel, QuickBooks, accruals entries, and financial data needed for month/year-end reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problemsolving, and math skills.
- Robust understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and regulations.
- Proficiency with computers, especially QuickBooks and Excel.
- Experience with financial reporting requirements.
- High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage all accounts payable and receivable.
- Supervise daily operation of Business Department, which includes general accounting, A/P, A/R, payroll, inventory, taxes, and reporting
- Present financial information to administration by tracking and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
- Compile and analyze account information.
- Record financial transactions by entering account information.
- Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
- Prepare balance sheets, profit, and loss statements, and other financial analyses of current costs, revenues financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Track payments to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in collecting, tracking, and correcting the company’s finances.
- Create and present financial recommendations to Executive Director.
- Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits.
- Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions, such as but not limited to compliance, reporting, registrations, and annual renewals.
- Coordinate and oversee all internal and external audits.
- Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
- Assist in Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting.
- Oversee and maintain client accounts in their respective software platforms
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and contract approvals.
- Maintain, negotiate, and file vendor contracts
- Print and obtain signatures and distribute payable checks
- Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files
- Prepare an analysis of budget and projection numbers
- Verify monthly financials and ensure everything is processed by the proper accounting period
- Direct all aspects of the accounting operations, and oversee all transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, collections, billing, and financial reporting.
- Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, and G/L analysis
- Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow processes.
- Reconcile business credit cards, accounts payable, and receivable.
- Perform general HR processes as it pertains to organizations’ finances and payroll.
- Perform HR-related tasks such as but not limited to Onboarding and Offboarding.
- Monitor accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
- Maintain files and reporting information for all funds, including grants
- Responsible for all aspects of grant accounting including proper coding of
- Prepare reimbursement packages.
- Analyze business or financial data and verify the accuracy of records.
- Prepare to adjust journal entries.
- Review accounts for discrepancies and reconciles differences.
- Prepare, analyze, or verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial conditions and facilitate financial planning.
- Process invoices for payment.
- Run errands on behalf of the business office such as but not limited to, banks, deliver mail and shipments to post office, and buy necessary supplies as instructed.
SKILLS:
- Skilled at analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Skilled at establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Skilled at being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Skilled at being consistent, reliable, dependable, and accomplishing responsibilities.
- Skilled at balancing and reconciling and developing spreadsheets to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, statements, comparisons, impacts, and projections using standard and fund accounting principles, methods, and applications.
- Advanced in QuickBooks to quantify and illustrate routine financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office, Excel in particular KNOWLEDGE: • Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Analyzing financial data, revenue, and expenditure trends. Ensuring expenditure control and recommending appropriate budget levels.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and Federal and State funds-grant accounting.
- Understanding of the grant requirements and preparing reimbursement packages.
ABILITIES:
- Able to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Able to be careful about detail and be thorough in completing work tasks.
- Able to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly conveying information and ideas to supervisors, Peers, and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Able to use computers, enter data, process information, and analyze data.
- Able to Document/Record information by entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Orlando Science Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended periods at a keyboard or workstation, prolonged sitting, frequently expected to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach, operate office equipment, computer, copy machines, phones, hand-held learning gadgets, and other office equipment, bend, kneel, crouch and crawl, carry, push, pull and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:
The duties and responsibilities specified are not a thorough list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as required by business necessity.
Assistant Robotics Coach
Assistant Robotics Coach for 2023-2024 School Year
Job Summary
The robotics team assistant coach is responsible to assist the head coach in recruiting and training students for robotics competitions.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- Sets up weekly meetings and takes attendance
- Monitors FIRST Robotics Sites ® and the FIRST® forums for updated news during the season
- Learns the new rules for FIRST ® FLL®, FTC®, FRC® robotics competitions
- Monitors and coaching students during the design and building process
- Attends all competitions
Goals of the Team/Club
The goal of the Robotics Team is to successfully compete as a team in regional, state, and national events.
Orlando Science Middle/High (OSMH) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of OSMH to decide all matters relating to employment solely based on the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. OSMH ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Orlando Science Schools ensures the development of an explicit shared vision for the school that incorporates the voices and perspectives of diverse stakeholders and opinions. Our schools foster open communication among staff and respect differences of opinion. The administration effectively delegates decision-making and problem-solving to appropriate personnel while listening to and responding appropriately to staff, student, parent, and community concerns. Our employee-friendly environment promotes a climate of professional collegiality and respect.
Orlando Science Schools encourages first-year teachers, who are energetic and dedicated individuals looking to prove themselves in the education field, to apply to our institution. Our first-year teaching program provides mentorship from a team perspective. Teachers are paired with a mentor, grade-level leader, and team leader, in addition to a supportive administration, who are willing to provide guidance and support to ensure success.
Employees of Orlando Science Schools are privileged to receive both private and county professional developments. Professional development is offered at an individual level (teacher) and group level (staff). Many of our teachers have attended national conferences focusing on reading, science, math, and specific teaching methodologies. Our schools have worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Valencia Community College, the McKeel Academy of Technology, The Ron Clark Academy, and motivational speaker Harry Wong, among others. Multiple professional days are scheduled in advance each school year.
Orlando Science Schools offers competitive salaries to newly hired and experienced teachers. Teachers with a master’s degree are offered additional salary compensation. Many of our teachers have additional opportunities to earn supplemental income during the school year and summer months.
In addition to competitive wages, OSS offers competitive health, retirement, and life insurance packages. Qualifying family members are also eligible for certain benefit packages. All employees have the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
The state of Florida is privileged to have several of the top universities in the country. Orlando Science Schools recognizes this honor and recruits teachers from the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, among others. Our current faculty is staffed with graduates from most major universities in the state. Graduates from these schools often enter successfully into our schools and have the credentials to teach in the state of Florida.
“Over the last few years, I’ve questioned if teaching was indeed my passion. I felt as if I hadn’t found a home that truly appreciated my talents and worked with those things I still need to improve…I knew right away that this was the place for me. The administration and teachers have been so kind, patient, and helpful.”
“Working for OSS has been nothing short of a wonderful experience. I could not ask for a better group of colleagues, students, and parent involvement. I have grown in many ways here and will always treasure the opportunities provided for me by this school. I have learned many new things about being an effective teacher and gained great experience working in kindergarten and first grade.”
“Thank you for giving me the chance to work with OSS. I have felt very accepted and I love it here!”
“I have worked with many administrators over the years and know that they set the climate for a great school. I have enjoyed being a part of OSS as a result.
Orlando Science Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.