Teacher, Soc St M/J

Polk County Public Schools•Lake Wales, 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 consistent with district philosophy, goals, and adopted courses of study, adapting instruction to students’ individual needs. The role also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student assessment, school-community relations, and continued professional growth. The teacher creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourages student engagement and good study habits, monitors and reports student progress, and refers learning problems as appropriate. The role includes supervising students, maintaining appropriate professional relationships and attendance, cooperating with parents and staff, attending required meetings and training, 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction consistent 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 good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required.
Prepare substitute materials as requested by the building principal.
Plan and assign purposeful work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate.
Maintain subject-matter knowledge and contribute to curriculum improvement and written course revisions.
Assist with selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental student services.
Establish and consistently apply classroom behavior rules and appropriate discipline 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 policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Communicate positively about the school program and cooperate with parents to strengthen students’ education.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework, and maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Cooperate with administration in planning in-service training and attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
Evaluate student achievement regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Perform duties needed to maintain instructional-program accountability and those required by the building principal.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information concerning students, parents, and teachers in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.