Teacher, PE M/J

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

This position ensures 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, while adapting instruction to individual student needs. The role also contributes to curriculum development, manages the classroom and student supervision, communicates and cooperates with families and staff, pursues professional growth, and evaluates student progress using multiple assessment methods.

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).
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, agencies, students, teams, and groups.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Ability to administer testing instruments as required.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, move about, and frequently lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds; occasionally handle objects weighing more than 20 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and, as needed, outdoors with exposure to weather changes, foliage, insects, and other outdoor elements.

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 instructional time.
Design and adapt 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 effective study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required and prepare substitute information when requested by the building principal.
Plan purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain current subject-matter and learning-theory knowledge and contribute to ongoing curriculum revision.
Assist with the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental services for students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and appropriate discipline techniques.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school day.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations; maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate work habits.
Communicate positively about the school program and cooperate with parents and staff to support students' education.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; participate in professional organizations, training planning, and required meetings.
Evaluate students regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Perform duties needed to maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.