Fifth-Grade Teacher — Impact, Growth & Benefits

Polkschoolsfl; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free educator liability coverage

Paid holidays, sick leave, and summer

No-cost employee health clinics

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Mentorship and onboarding for new-tea

Flexible spending accounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Davenport, FL seeks a Fifth Grade Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction and foster student growth. The teacher will plan lessons, implement district-aligned curricula, manage the classroom, and communicate progress to families.

This role emphasizes collaboration with staff and adherence to school policies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, is certified and highly qualified, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be Certified, Qualified and Highly Qualified as defined by the Course Code(s) assigned.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements lesson plans aligned to courses of study and district goals.
• Develops curriculum and selects instructional materials with district guidance.
• Establishes classroom rules and ensures a safe learning environment.
• Communicates progress to students and families and prepares reports as required.
• Models effective teaching strategies and maintains professional ethics.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent collaboration

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification required

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Davenport, FL seeks a Fifth Grade Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction and foster student growth. The teacher will plan lessons, implement district-aligned curricula, manage the classroom, and communicate progress to families.

This role emphasizes collaboration with staff and adherence to school policies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, is certified and highly qualified, with bilingual abilities preferred.