We are actively seeking qualified individuals to join us at Eagle Lake Elementary. Eagle Lake Elementary School is home of the Eagles and a charming community school hiring 3rd and 5th-grade teachers.
Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree. Florida teaching certificate is preferred, or the ability to obtain Florida teacher certification within the first year of employment.
Who We Are:
Polk County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the nation, encompassing more than 150 schools and serving more than 110,000 students through both traditional K-12 schools and a variety of other programs. While expanding its physical footprint, Polk County Public Schools has also built a reputation for educational excellence, as evidenced by its more than 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts Model Schools, and a rising number of schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International programs.
As it grows and innovates, Polk County Public Schools remains true to its mission of delivering a high-quality education to every student … because, at Polk County Public Schools, students always come first.
What You'll Do:
A. Instructional Process
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Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
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Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
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Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students.
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Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
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Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
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Provides progress and interim reports as required.
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Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
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Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
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Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
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Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter. Uses effective oral and written expression.
B. Curriculum Development:
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Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
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Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
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Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
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Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
C. Classroom Management:
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Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
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Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
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Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
D. Public Relations:
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Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
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Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
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Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
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Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.
E. Professional Growth:
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Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
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Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
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Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level.
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Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
F. Student Evaluation:
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Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, a sample of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.
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Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
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Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal.
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Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Qualifications:
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Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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Must be certified in Elementary Education (K-6) or Primary Education (PreK-3) through the Florida Department of Education (temporary or professional certification).