Teacher - Lan Arts; M​/J

Teacher - Lan Arts (M/J)

Polk County School Board, Lakeland, FL

Salary: $53,820.00 – $64,473.00 (Posted 2 months ago)

Final date to receive applications: 3 days ago

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 both traditional K‑12 schools and a variety of other programs. While expanding its physical footprint, it has built a reputation for educational excellence, with 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.

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high‑quality education for all students.

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Create purposeful lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plan and implement a program of study designed to meet individual student needs.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provide progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepare substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
• Plan and prescribe purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Recognize learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of subject matter and use effective oral and written expression.

• Remain current in subject‑matter knowledge and learning theory, and share this knowledge for continual curriculum improvement.
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including revision of written courses of study.
• Assist 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.

• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques consistent with district and building guidelines.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provide supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and support them to the public.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Work cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with other staff.

• Continue professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperate with administration in planning appropriate in‑service training programs on a building or district level.
• Attend staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

• Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher‑made tests, samples of student work, mastery skill checklists, criterion‑referenced tests, and norm‑referenced tests.
• Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
• Perform duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal.
• Respect the…