Kindergarten

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Plant City, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher instructs assigned content areas or courses in a classroom setting within an elementary school. The teacher designs and delivers instruction aligned with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs, while creating a positive, respectful learning environment that supports student engagement and achievement. The role includes assessing student progress, maintaining grades and attendance, managing classroom behavior, communicating with families and school personnel, safeguarding students and school resources, maintaining confidential records, and keeping required certifications and professional development current. Responsibilities may change based on district needs.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write speeches; and present effectively to managers, the public, and the school board.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, handle, keyboard, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to reach overhead with either hand.
Ability to work in a moderately noisy environment.

Responsibilities

Design and implement instruction for assigned content areas or courses in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Create a positive educational climate characterized by respect and rapport.
Create and deliver relevant, rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
Use varied teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and meet students’ individual needs.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data and maintain student grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective classroom management strategies and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students’ health and safety and safeguard equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data appropriately.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed to perform the position’s essential duties.