Classroom Teacher - Social Studies / 2026-2027

Punta Gorda Middle 0121; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Wellness Center

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools Punta Gorda Middle 0121 in Punta Gorda, Florida seeks a Classroom Teacher - Social Studies for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a valid Florida teaching certificate or equivalent and a bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, upholding rules, preparing lesson plans, and supporting the student learning plan, with comprehensive benefits and an onsite wellness center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four year college/university.
• Valid Florida teacher certification or equivalent.
• Appropriate ESOL, Gifted and Reading hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or appropriate certification.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, the school board, and administrative procedures.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate and complete records and reports as required by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, the school board, and administrative procedures.
• Supports the student learning plan.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative procedures and board policies.
• Fulfills the terms of the written contract, unless released from the contract by the school board.
• Maintains a classroom environment which is safe, orderly, and conductive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepares and maintains lesson plans for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of all individuals or student groups involved.
• Works with students to create a classroom environment that is conductive to teaching and learning.

Skills

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Charlotte County Public Schools Punta Gorda Middle 0121 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

Classroom Teacher - Social Studies / 2026-2027

Charlotte County Public Schools Punta Gorda Middle 0121 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5851636

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

PCN 12151062WH

Calendar 197/Hrs 8

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four year college/university.
• Valid Florida teacher certification or equivalent.

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Appropriate ESOL, Gifted and Reading hours as required.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or appropriate certification.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, the school board, and administrative procedures.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate and complete records and reports as required by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, the school board, and administrative procedures.
• Supports the student learning plan.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative procedures and board policies.
• Fulfills the terms of the written contract, unless released from the contract by the school board.
• Maintains a classroom environment which is safe, orderly, and conductive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepares and maintains lesson plans for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of all individuals or student groups involved.

Works with students to create a classroom environment that is conductive to teaching and learning.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

AHCA Background Screening: AHCA

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Board Approved 4/4/2022

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Pennacchi , Confidential Secretary
• Punta Gorda Middle 0121
• Email: [e-mail]