Fifth Grade Teacher

Job overview

The Fifth Grade Teacher role is an onsite position in Kissimmee, FL. The posting lists a salary of $48,450 per year. Polk County Public Schools serves more than 117,000 students and states its mission is to provide a high-quality education for all students. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that supports fifth-grade students’ learning and essential skills. The role contributes to student progress through individualized instruction, classroom management, assessment, communication with families and staff, and participation in curriculum development and professional growth.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement instruction aligned with district courses of study
• prepare lessons and adapt instruction to individual student needs
• create a classroom environment conducive to learning
• encourage student engagement and study habits
• provide progress reports
• identify learning problems and make referrals as appropriate
• contribute to curriculum revision and instructional-material selection
• establish classroom behavior rules and apply discipline techniques
• supervise students
• communicate and cooperate with parents and staff
• evaluate student progress using multiple assessment methods
• adjust instruction based on results
• maintain confidentiality of student records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

kissimmee fl

polk county public schools

fifth grade teacher

elementary education

grade 5

classroom instruction

lesson planning

student assessment

classroom management

florida certification

$48,450/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; Florida Department of Education certification in Elementary Education grades K–6 required; applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any area may contact a recruiter about Florida certification steps.

About the employer

Polk County Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.