Teacher, Fam/Cons

Polk County Public Schools•Poinciana, FL

19h

About The Position

The Teacher, Fam/Cons position ensures that 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; adapts instruction to individual student needs; creates a learning-focused classroom; and assesses student progress to guide instructional decisions. The role also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student supervision, communication with families and staff, and ongoing professional growth. 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 codes. The teacher works with students, families, school districts, agencies, colleagues, and the public. The work includes indoor, environmentally controlled settings and may also involve outdoor conditions.

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 to provide 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.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans using 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 enthusiasm and good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required.
Prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal.
Plan and assign purposeful work 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 ongoing curriculum improvement and revision.
Assist with selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and identify supplemental services for students.
Develop and consistently apply reasonable classroom rules and appropriate discipline techniques.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Supervise students during the school day and provide supervision for assigned students when briefly absent from an assignment.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and use conference and planning time appropriately.
Communicate positively about the school program and work cooperatively with parents to strengthen students' educational programs.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with other staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional memberships.
Cooperate with administration in planning building- or district-level 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 necessary to maintain instructional-program accountability.
Protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.