Math Teacher TCHS- 2027-37
Polk County School Board · Perry, FL · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, or until filled
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned.
- Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
- Knowledge of current educational research.
- Basic understanding and knowledge current technology.
- Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
- Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
- Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
- Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
- Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
- Ability to work effectively with peers administrators and others.
Job Goal
To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals and objectives.
Planning/Preparation
- Create or select long-range plans based on a review of District and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
- Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
- Sequence content and activities appropriately.
- Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
- Revise plans based on student needs.
- Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background.
- Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in the learning process including the use of technology.
- Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission.
- Select, develop, modify and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs.
Classroom Management
- Establish and maintain a positive, organized and safe learning environment.
- Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Maintain a clean attractive learning environment.
- Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
- Established and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
- Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
- Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
- Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one activity to another.
- Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
- Manage time effectively.
- Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required for administrative and organizational activities.
- Manage materials for efficient distribution and collection.
- Organize materials for efficient distribution and collection.
- Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
- Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.