Anticipated Elementary Classroom Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in responsible citizenship and other subjects specified in applicable laws and administrative regulations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains accurate record-keeping, grading, and reporting for student activities, achievement, and attendance.
• Encourages parental involvement and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school standards and maintains a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other elementary staff to evaluate and assess curriculum; participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities, including those involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or central office administrators.

Requirements

• PA State Certification as an Elementary Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in a related area preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and action plan formulation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Required documents: Letter of Interest, Resume, Certification, Transcripts (all colleges/universities attended), Praxis Scores (all areas of certification), and 3 letters of reference dated within the past year. If available, also provide current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and Act 126 clearances. Current students completing a teaching program may submit current transcripts and a university letter indicating eligibility for certification in place of PA teaching certificate and Praxis Scores.