Teacher, Math SH

Polk County Public Schools•Davenport, 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 implements instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, and adopted courses of study, adapting the program to individual student needs and creating an environment conducive to learning. The role also contributes to curriculum development, classroom management, student evaluation, and positive relationships with families, colleagues, and the public. The teacher maintains professional growth and fulfills applicable district, building, and instructional accountability responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certification and qualification, including Highly Qualified status, 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 position needs.

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 that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Design and implement a program of study responsive to individual student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and encourage student enthusiasm and effective study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required.
Prepare a substitute folder as requested by the building principal.
Assign purposeful tasks to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate.
Maintain strong subject-matter knowledge and communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Keep current with subject matter and learning theory and contribute to ongoing curriculum improvement and revision.
Assist with the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Become familiar with supplemental services that can benefit students.
Develop 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 briefly absent from the assignment.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and support them publicly.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and use conference and planning time appropriately.
Communicate positive aspects of the school program and work cooperatively with parents to strengthen students' educational programs.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Cooperate with administration in planning appropriate in-service training and attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
Evaluate students regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Perform duties needed to maintain instructional-program accountability and as required by the building principal.
Protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.