Teacher - Fifth

Polk County Public Schools•Davenport, FL

17h

About The Position

The Fifth Grade Teacher ensures that 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; adapts instruction to students’ individual needs; and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role also includes classroom management and student supervision, curriculum development, communication and cooperation with families and staff, ongoing professional growth, and regular evaluation of student progress.

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 student services.
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 that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Design and deliver a program of study that addresses individual student needs and encourages enthusiasm for learning and good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports as required, and prepare a substitute folder when requested by the building principal.
Assign purposeful work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain subject matter knowledge and contribute to ongoing curriculum revision, including revision of written courses of study.
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 appropriate discipline techniques in line with district and building guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school day.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations; maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of planning time.
Communicate the positive aspects of the school program and work cooperatively with parents and staff.
Continue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional memberships; and cooperate in planning in-service training.
Attend staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Maintain required instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.