Teacher - Social Studies Middle Junior

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 implements instruction aligned with the district’s philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study, while meeting individual student needs and creating a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student evaluation, school-community relations, and ongoing professional growth. The teacher evaluates student progress through multiple assessment methods and adjusts instruction based on results. The position includes supervising students, maintaining required instructional records, communicating and cooperating with parents and staff, and protecting the confidentiality of student and family information. Other duties may be assigned.

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 required testing instruments.
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.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans, use effective teaching strategies, and maximize time on task.
Design and implement programs of study that address individual student needs and encourage learning and good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports and prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal.
Assign purposeful work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate.
Maintain current subject-matter and learning-theory knowledge and contribute to curriculum improvement and revision.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental services for students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and discipline techniques.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supervise students as required.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate work habits, and communicate positively about the school program.
Work cooperatively with parents and staff to strengthen students’ educational programs.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; participate in appropriate professional organizations and in-service planning.
Attend staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
Evaluate student achievement regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on assessed results.
Maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.