26-27 SY Teacher, Full-Time- 7-8 English Lang Arts / 7-8 Social Studies

About the Role

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses. The role involves providing instruction through real-life applications and simulations, using tools, materials, processes, and technology—including software applications—to develop lessons and assess student comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Assess the skill level of students and align classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Provide instruction in the respective subject area, emphasizing real-life applications and simulations.
• Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem-solving.
• Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software.
• Design learning experiences requiring students to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and use technological resources to solve problems.
• Encourage students to use learned skills for inquiry-based learning.
• Create a classroom environment with access to subject-related materials addressing students' needs and interests.
• Collaborate with staff within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in education affecting the instructional program and attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain classroom discipline, attendance, grades, and other required records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the respective grade level and subject area, or an original, signed letter from a certification officer verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program for an Emergency Permit.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of grade-level education.
• Subject-specific expertise.
• Contents, materials, methodologies, and practices within education at the respective grade level.
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Theories and principles of child growth and development.
• State standards and performance levels.
• Use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in developing solutions to learning problems.
• Authentic performance assessment principles.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Assess students' needs and learning styles and design differentiated instruction.
• Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction driven by student needs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, parents, and students.

Schedule

Regular, full-time position.

Union Affiliation: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT). Non-exempt (eligible for overtime).