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Overview

Who We Are: Polk County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the nation, encompassing more than 120 schools and serving more than 117,000 students through traditional K-12 schools and a variety of other programs. While expanding its physical footprint, Polk County Public Schools has built a reputation for educational excellence, evidenced by 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.

Polk County Public Schools is looking for adaptable, independent, and detail-oriented educators to join our team:

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Our Mission: The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high-quality education for all students.

• Instructional Process:
  • 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.
  • Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
  • Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
  • Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
  • Provides progress and interim reports as required.
  • Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
  • Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
  • Recognizes learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter. Uses effective oral and written expression.

• Curriculum Development:
  • 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.
  • Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
  • Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

• Classroom Management:
  • Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
  • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
  • Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

• Public Relations:
  • 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.
  • Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
  • Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.

• Professional Growth:
  • Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
  • Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
  • Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or…