Elementary Teacher - Grade 5 / 6

Experience And Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• Must have the ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Completion Certificates.
• Drug Screening (self-paid).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Pennsylvania Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.