Teacher, Second

Polk County Public Schools • Winter Haven, FL

7d

About The Position

The Teacher, Second position ensures 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 adapting the program to individual student needs. The role includes creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, encouraging student engagement and good study habits, reporting student progress, and coordinating appropriate assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers.

The teacher contributes to curriculum development and revision, maintains current knowledge of subject matter and learning theory, and supports selection of instructional materials. The role also involves classroom management and student supervision; communication and cooperation with families, colleagues, administrators, and the public; continued professional growth; and regular evaluation of student learning using multiple assessment methods. The teacher adjusts instruction based on assessment results and maintains required instructional accountability while protecting the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher information.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and certification, qualification, and highly qualified status as defined by the assigned course code(s). Work takes place primarily indoors, with possible outdoor duties, and includes frequent sitting, standing, walking, and handling objects weighing up to 20 pounds, as well as infrequent handling of heavier objects.

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 administer testing instruments as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies in providing student services.
• Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
• 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 that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Design and implement a program of study that addresses individual student needs.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and encourage student engagement and good study habits.
• Provide progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal.
• Plan and prescribe assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate.
• Keep current in subject matter and learning theory and contribute to curriculum improvement and revision.
• Assist with the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Develop and consistently apply reasonable classroom rules and appropriate discipline techniques.
• 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 an assignment.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Communicate positively about the school program and work cooperatively with parents to strengthen students’ education.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff.
• Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional organization membership.
• Cooperate with administration in planning in-service training and attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
• Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
• Perform duties necessary to maintain instructional program accountability and protect confidential records and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level