26-27 SY Teacher, Full-Time-Math/Science - Bodine HS

This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT) represented position. The salary you receive in your offer letter will be based on your verified education and experience, and is non-negotiable.

Pay

The salary currently ranges from $55,771 to $97,852, depending on level of education and years of experience.

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, teaching inquiry techniques, and using technological resources to develop solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Provides instruction in respective subject area(s).
• Provides students with instruction emphasizing real-life applications and simulations.
• Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem-solving.
• Provides technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software.
• Provides learning experiences requiring students to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and use technological resources to solve problems.
• Encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
• Creates a classroom environment with access to subject-related materials addressing students' needs and interests.
• Collaborates with staff members within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program.
• Attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Maintains attendance, grades, and other required records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level and subject area, or meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet permit requirements until certification is issued.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, and methods of grade-level education.
  • Subject-specific expertise.
  • Contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized 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 appropriate 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.

Location

Bodine, William W. High School (5150).