Teacher,5Th Grade Ela Job Palatka area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TEACHER, 5TH GRADE ELA

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Teacher (5th Grade ELA)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Certification by the State of Florida in the appropriate area.
Satisfactory criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of child development and characteristics of children in the assigned age group.
Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
Knowledge of current educational research and basic understanding of technology use.
Knowledge of varied learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
Ability to assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so students have a safe and orderly environment for learning.
Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.

Performance Responsibilities

Plan and effectively implement instructional activities designed to achieve curriculum goals and objectives.

Provide a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates academic, moral, and social growth.

Meet with and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form with students, parents, and others.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Evaluate student progress on a regular basis to include academic, physical, and social growth.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and inventories as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.

Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

Implement a variety of instructional techniques to meet varying learning styles.

Assist students in learning to accept responsibility, demonstrate respect for people and property, and demonstrate self-discipline.

Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Physical Requirements

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is ten or twelve months; seven and a half hours per day.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Job Code and Classification

Job Code

Title:

Teacher, Other
Job Code: 51071
Job Classification: 07 Regular Classroom Teacher
Job Class Category: A Instructional Personnel
EEO Line: 33

Salary and Position Type

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $48,540 to $71,836 Per Year

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Teacher, 5Th Grade Ela