Job Description: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research
School, a publicly-funded K-12 laboratory school affiliated with the
College of Education at the University of Florida, seeks nominations and
applications for the position of High School Physics & Engineering
Instructor. This is a full-time, 10-month instructional position that
reports to the K-12 Principal of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research
School. The ideal candidate would have high school physics teaching
experience as well as training and teaching experience in Project Lead
the Way Gateway to Technology, Pathways to Engineering, and/or high
school engineering curriculums. P.K. Yonge has a large and active FIRST
Robotics Team that will need a new faculty sponsor. P.K. Yonge
Instructors are expected to leverage technology to support student
learning and facilitate collaboration and communication. As faculty
members of a developmental research school, PKY teachers partner with
university researchers and PKY teaching colleagues to design and test
innovations in response to contemporary educational challenges. As a
teacher in a laboratory school, interested candidates should be
comfortable with both scheduled and unscheduled observers and visitors.
Candidates should also have an interest in teacher education.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities and expectations for a
High School Physics & Engineering Instructor at P.K. Yonge are as
follows: * Direct teaching of assigned students * Monitoring
learning progress of all students in the assigned grade level *
Administering and analyzing formative assessments to monitor student
progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and
success for all students * Effective and innovative uses of technology
to support teaching, learning, and collaboration * Regular parent
communication (electronically, face-to-face, and conferences) * Active
participation in teacher inquiry to support continuous program
improvement * Commitment to continuous professional learning and
regular reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented
curriculum for all students
Required Qualifications (Education and
Experience): (1) a degree in science education (graduate degree
preferred); (2) Florida High School Physics teaching certification; (3)
3+ years of high school science teaching experience (preferred); (4)
engineering industry experience (preferred); (5) excellent oral and
written communication skills; and (6) demonstrated commitment to
diversity and effective strategies for motivating and teaching students
with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds.
Starting Date
and Salary: The starting date is August 7, 2014. Salary will be
competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. This position is a
10-month appointment.
Closing Date: The position is open until
filled. Applicants should complete a candidate profile at http://jobs.ufl.edu
and submit a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae with
contact information for professional references, and three letters of
recommendation providing evidence of effective high school science
teaching.
About P.K. Yonge: Established in 1934, PK Yonge
Developmental Research School is a public school district affiliated
with the University of Florida and located on its campus. The school
serves approximately 1,150 students in kindergarten through twelfth
grade. The school is designated as a special school district under
Florida Department of Education funding and is given the responsibility
to develop innovative solutions to educational concerns in the state and
to disseminate successful instructional programs to other school
districts. As a developmental research school, PK Yonge works closely
with members of the College of Education on a variety of projects aimed
at enhancing student accomplishments at all grade levels and in all
subject areas. For more information about the PK Yonge Developmental
Research School, visit our website at: http://www.pkyonge.ufl.edu
About the College: The UF College of Education, founded in 1906,
ranks among the top 25 public education colleges in the elite
Association of American Universities. The college's 105 distinguished
faculty members engage in innovative research and public scholarship
that enhance school improvement, student achievement, school readiness
and leadership development in the numerous education disciplines.
Current research projects have generated more than $29 million in
external funding. Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in 20 bachelor's
and advanced degree programs, offered within the academic areas of
Teaching and Learning, Special Education and Early Childhood Studies,
Counselor Education, School Psychology, Educational Administration and
Higher Education, and Research and Evaluation Methodology. Online course
enrollment tops 2,900. The college's educator preparation programs have
been continuously accredited by the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954. For more
information about the College, visit our website at: http://www.coe.ufl.edu/.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The
selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of
Florida's "Governance in the Sunshine" and Public Records laws. Search
Committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and all
applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be
available for public inspection.
Minimum Requirements: Required Qualifications
(Education and Experience): (1) a degree in science education (graduate
degree preferred); (2) Florida High School Physics teaching
certification; (3) 3+ years of high school science teaching experience
(preferred); (4) engineering industry experience
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
(Education and Experience) (5) excellent oral and written communication
skills; and (6) demonstrated commitment to diversity and effective
strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities
from a variety of backgrounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must
submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Cover
Letter, Florida Professional Educator's Certificate or Eligibility
Letter and three letters of recommendation. The starting date is
August 7, 2014. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank
and experience. This position is a 10-month appointment.
