Teacher - High School Math & Electives Donald Ralph Cooke School

Are you looking for a teaching position where there is actually time to focus on individual students? Where there is the freedom to meet individual academic goals and to mentor students as they grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually? FSYR Donald Ralph Cooke School, a private non-profit residential Christian school, is looking for the right candidate to guide our children as they grow academically.

SUMMARY

The position of Teacher involves responsibility of the academic portion and related activities in the Remedial Education Program. The Teacher assists the Director of Education in planning and implementing the education program to ensure its smooth operation. The Teacher helps to develop esprit de corps among staff and youth in the best interest of the program. The Teacher is directly responsible to the Director of Education. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Coordinates testing and diagnosis of each youth with regard to academic level, educational weakness, needs and abilities.
• Provides instruction in academic subjects, utilizing prescription teaching.
• Provides individual student counseling.
• Informs the Director of Education as to each youth’s progress in academic subjects and behavior change.
• Provides continuous implementation, development and evaluation of the academic program.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the equipment and teaching materials utilized in the program.
• Assists the Director of Education in evaluating and ordering necessary educational materials and related supplies within budgetary limitations.
• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the academic areas; and promptly reports any needed maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains accurate records and other necessary administrative duties.
• Maintain organization and implementation of classroom management methods in the classroom.
• Responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, team meetings, government mandated training, and in-service training sessions (Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of training annually.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree in Education and a Florida Teaching Certificate is preferred for the core academic courses of Social Science, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science. However, a bachelor’s degree related to a field of study or experience working in an occupation related to the teaching field will be considered. Candidates applying for elective positions can be considered if they hold a degree in a related field or possess experience in a related field.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,760 / Annually

Benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual leave and Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 2x annual salary
• Health savings account, supplemental life insurance, short term disability, and Aflac products available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. 

Background Screening Requirement
Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law.
Pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), applicants are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: