TEMPORARY LOA | TEACHER - GRADE FIVE

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a temporary LOA teacher for Fifth Grade at Palmetto Elementary in Orlando, Florida. The role centers on maintaining a positive educational atmosphere and delivering instruction aligned with Florida standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff to implement school programs, manage classroom activities, and monitor student progress while engaging families through communications as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification eligibility (FL)

Job description

TEMPORARY LOA || TEACHER - GRADE FIVE

Orange County Public Schools PALMETTO ELEMENTARY - Orlando, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5970763

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 9:29 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 24, 2026 4:44 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development; ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills; knowledge of current research; basic knowledge of technology; planning and organizational skills; ability to manage the classroom and supervise students; skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs; knowledge of varied learning styles; ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills. Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

REPORTS TO

School Principal

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Environmental Factors

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth in the negotiated contract between the School Board of Orange County, Florida and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Wood
• 445 W. Ameila Street
• Orlando, Florida 32801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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