Teacher - Music Vocal​/Theatre

Who We Are

Polk County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the nation, serving more than 117,000 students through numerous schools and programs.

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high-quality education for all students.

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

• 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.
• Creates purposeful lesson plans that incorporate effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual student needs.
• 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 makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter and uses effective oral and written expression.

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

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

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; supports them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Communicates the positive aspects of the 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.

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at higher education institutions.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning in-service training programs at the building or district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

• Evaluates student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of student work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.
• Makes 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies in providing services to students; ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to administer testing instruments as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position; bilingual/biliterate preferred.

• 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.

• 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…