TEACHER, MATH-M​/J

TEACHER, MATH-M/J

Putnam County School District, Palatka Jr.

-Sr High School, Palatka, Florida

Job : 5744134

Final date to receive applications: Jun 03, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution with a major or minor in Mathematics
• Valid State of Florida Educator’s Certificate or Statement of Eligibility
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• ESOL Endorsement/Certification preferred
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedure manuals; follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Knowledge of current Human Resources leave system and Skyward inventory system or willingness to learn new technology practices
• Ability to utilize technology in facilitating instruction
• Ability to teach courses in mathematics to students, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines
• Ability to demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, technology methods and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Skill in designing learning activities that relate mathematics to the physical world
• Willingness to work with others and respond constructively to feedback; work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to utilize in-class assessments to shape lessons and drive instruction
• Ability to enforce 100% engagement in a classroom of scholars at all times and utilize behavior management strategies to set and maintain clear expectations in the classroom
• Proven record of achievement as evidenced by student work, learning and data
• Ability to design curriculum and align it with Common Core Standards for grade levels taught; deliver instruction at a high level
• Ability to adjust tasks and schedule to changed priorities

Principal

To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

• Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the teaching profession.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
• Establish high standards and expectations for all students to accept responsibility for behavior.
• Supervise students and consistently administer rules regarding student behavior.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance and behavior, including any tardiness, and submit to the administration in a timely fashion.
• Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing instruction to closure.
• Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
• Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports.
• Create a stimulating, attractive, organized, functional, healthy, and safe classroom with proper attention to visual, acoustic, and thermal environments.
• Complete all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the administration in a timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom (e.g., paraprofessionals, student…