Teacher, Health Science Ed

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 teacher plans and delivers instruction consistent with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study. Instruction should address individual student needs, encourage engagement and effective study habits, and use appropriate teaching strategies and assessments. The teacher also contributes to curriculum development, manages and supervises students, works cooperatively with families and staff, participates in professional growth, and maintains required instructional accountability and student confidentiality.

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 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 ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans and assignments that maximize learning time and address individual student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and encourage student engagement and good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports, prepare substitute information when requested, and refer students with learning problems as appropriate.
Plan and prescribe assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Keep current in subject matter and learning theory; contribute to curriculum revision and the selection of instructional materials.
Develop and consistently apply reasonable classroom rules and discipline techniques in accordance with district and building guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and supervise students as assigned.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations; maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Communicate positively about the school program and cooperate with parents and staff to support students’ education.
Pursue professional growth, participate in appropriate professional organizations and inservice planning, and attend required meetings.
Evaluate student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Maintain instructional accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.