Adult Education Teacher - Firefighter Course; Part Time

Join to apply for the Adult Education Teacher - Firefighter Course (Part Time) role at Polk County School Board
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Reports To:

WILLIAM WINDHAM, Director - Technical College, Chief of Schools Division.

Notes:
Part‑time instructor for Fire Fighter/EMT Program (Ridge Technical College Fire Academy) Course Firefighter I FFP
0030 and Firefighter II FFP
0031.

Polk County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the nation, encompassing more than 120 schools and serving more than 117,000 students through both traditional K‑12 schools and a variety of other programs. While expanding its physical footprint, Polk County Public Schools has also built a reputation for educational excellence, as evidenced by its more than 20 nationally accredited workforce academies, five Florida Arts Model Schools, and a rising number of schools offering Advanced Placement and Cambridge International programs.

As it grows and innovates, Polk County Public Schools remains true to its mission of delivering a high‑quality education to every student because, at Polk County Public Schools, students always come first.

Polk County Public Schools is looking for adaptable, independent, and detail‑oriented educators to join our team:

• Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any area are welcome to apply.
• Reach out to a recruiter at jobs@polk‑ to learn the steps.

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

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 maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the 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 a 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. Uses effective oral and written expression.

• 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 ongoing curriculum revision process, including the 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, 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.
• Shares 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.

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

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars,…