Teacher - Math, High School

Polk County School Board; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County School Board in Florida seeks a dedicated teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are welcome to apply and will join a team focused on student growth and high-quality instruction.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, implementing curriculum, classroom management, and communicating with parents, while adhering to district policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction in line with district goals.
• Creates lesson plans maximizing time on task.
• Plans study programs to meet student needs.
• Uses diverse teaching strategies to foster learning.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepares substitute folders for building principal.
• Plans assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers.
• Recognizes learning problems and refers appropriately.
• Demonstrates strong subject matter knowledge and communicates clearly.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is for the next school year, 2026-2027.

NOTE: Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any area are welcome to apply. Please reach out to a recruiter at [e-mail] to learn the steps.

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.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes 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 make referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter. Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum Development

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

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to 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 our 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.

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• 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.

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made test, sample of students work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests.
• Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Non-Essential Functions Of This Job

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts and agencies in providing services to students. Ability to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of child development. Ability to administer testing instruments as required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams and groups.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience And/or Certification/License Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be Certified, Qualified and Highly Qualified as defined by the Course Code(s) assigned.

Work Context

• Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work.
• Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers.
• Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams.
• Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. May require working outdoors as well, with exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes, foliage, insects, etc.
• Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.