Dean

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level. The employee plans and implements instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study; develops appropriate lesson plans and strategies; adapts instruction to individual student needs; and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role includes monitoring student progress, identifying learning problems and making referrals, supervising students, and maintaining accountability for the instructional program. The employee contributes to curriculum development and revision, keeps current in subject matter and learning theory, and assists with selecting instructional materials and identifying supplemental services. The position requires cooperation with parents, staff, administrators, and the public, along with continued professional growth and participation in required meetings and training. Student achievement is evaluated regularly using multiple assessment methods, with instructional adjustments made based on results. Student and family information must be kept confidential in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.

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 to provide services to students.
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 collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans and use effective teaching strategies to maximize time on task.
Design and implement programs of study to meet individual student needs and create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Encourage student enthusiasm for learning and the development of good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required.
Prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal.
Plan and assign appropriate work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain subject matter knowledge and contribute to continuous curriculum improvement and revision.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and identify supplemental services for 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.
Share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school day and supervise assigned students when temporarily away from an assignment.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations, and support them in communications with the public.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and use conference and planning time appropriately.
Communicate positive aspects of the school program and work cooperatively with parents and staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, advanced coursework, and appropriate professional organizations.
Cooperate with administration in planning in-service training and 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.