Teacher, Math SH

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

22h

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 aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study, adapting the program to individual student needs and using effective teaching strategies. The role also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student evaluation, communication with families and the public, and continued professional growth. The teacher works cooperatively with students, parents, school districts, agencies, and other staff. The position involves indoor work in environmentally controlled conditions and may also require outdoor work. It includes regular communication and coordination using electronic mail, telephones, and computers, as well as sitting, standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work.

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 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, use effective teaching strategies, maximize time on task, and address individual student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourage student enthusiasm and good study habits, and provide progress and interim reports as required.
Prepare substitute information as requested and assign purposeful tasks to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate; demonstrate subject-matter knowledge and effective oral and written expression.
Keep current in subject matter and learning theory, contribute to curriculum revision, assist with selecting instructional materials, and identify supplemental services for students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and discipline techniques in accordance with district and building guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students and school property, share responsibility for student supervision, and supervise assigned students when briefly absent from the assignment.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules; maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate work habits.
Communicate positively about the school program and cooperate with parents and other staff to support students' education.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain relevant professional memberships; cooperate with in-service planning; and attend required meetings.
Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.