Teacher, Art

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. The district has a reputation for educational excellence, with more than 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts Model Schools, and many schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International programs.

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

Note Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any field are welcome to apply. Please reach out to a recruiter at  to learn the steps.

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

Essential Functions of this Job:

• 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.
• Creates purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide effective teaching strategies and maximize 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 makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter and uses effective oral and written expression.

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and shares this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in ongoing curriculum revision, including revision of written courses of study.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques in accordance with district and building guidelines.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students during brief absences from the assignment.

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules; communicates positively with 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 the 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.

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

• Evaluates student accomplishments on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain accountability for the instructional program as required by the building principal.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with ethical and legal standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.