Grade 4

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Florida School District is seeking a Grade 4 English Language Arts teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include designing lessons, creating a positive classroom environment, and managing student behavior. Candidates must hold a valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education. This position is critical for fostering student achievement and engagement in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents.
• Experience in lesson planning and classroom management.
• Solves practical problems and follows written or schedule-based instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement instruction based on state standards.
• Create a positive educational climate for students.
• Monitor and evaluate students' performance and mastery.
• Utilizes diverse teaching practices to meet students’ diverse backgrounds.
• Observes and evaluates student performance, maintains grades and attendance.
• Manages classroom behavior with effective strategies and disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school staff about student progress.
• Ensures health and safety of students and protects materials and records.
• Maintains certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson planning

Critical thinking

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Grade 4 ELA Position for 2025-2026 school year.

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the instruction of designated content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting within an elementary school.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Qualifications

• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education Required.
• Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
• Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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Salary Schedules: Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations