Admin Asst, Sch

Polk County Public Schools•Lake Wales, FL

About The Position

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level. The role plans and implements instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study, while adapting instruction to individual student needs and using appropriate teaching strategies. It also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student supervision, communication with families and the public, professional growth, and student assessment. The employee maintains the accountability and confidentiality required for the instructional program and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be certified, qualified, and highly qualified as defined by the assigned Course Code(s).
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies in providing student services.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to administer testing instruments as required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move about to coordinate work; frequently lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans and assignments that support effective teaching, maximize learning time, and meet individual student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourage student enthusiasm and good study habits, and provide required progress and interim reports.
Prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal and assign purposeful tasks to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate; demonstrate subject matter knowledge and effective oral and written communication.
Stay current in subject matter and learning theory; assist with curriculum revision and the selection of instructional materials.
Become familiar with supplemental services that may benefit students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and appropriate discipline techniques in accordance with district and building guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supervise students in assigned school areas and provide coverage when circumstances require a brief absence.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules; maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Communicate positively about the school program, cooperate with parents, and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional memberships and cooperate in planning in-service training.
Attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
Regularly evaluate student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Perform duties necessary to maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.