Certification Required: Gifted (P-12) or Gifted Endorsement
Qualifications:
The Teacher should have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher program in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved program and possess a Georgia certificate as required by the Georgia Department of Education for specified position. The Teacher should have demonstrated that he or she has the necessary ability, knowledge, and personal qualities to skillfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. He or she must have a philosophy compatible with Board of Education policy and posses a personal attitude congenial with other faculty and staff.
Selection:
The Teacher shall be employed by the Board of Education upon recommendation by the Superintendent
Reports to:
Principal or Building Administrator
Contract:
10-Month Certified
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary:
Based on Polk School District salary schedule for teachers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides appropriate instruction
Maintains parent communications (conferences, email, telephone, and written)
Is available to students and parents for conferences
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Supervises the behavior of students at all times
Responds to problems by following appropriate channels to find a solution
Assesses and encourages student progress
Monitors daily attendance of students
Manages the learning environment
Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
Acts in a professional manner and assume responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
Participates in the strategic planning operations of the school
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
Supports the mission and vision of the District
- Performs other duties assigned by the Principal
Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools.
Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324
