Long-Term Substitute First Grade Teacher

About the role

Position Title: Long-Term Substitute First Grade Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Location: Wexford Elementary School

Compensation: $277/day + access to top-notch health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage at the individual level

Assignment Duration: Anticipated to begin in late November 2026 and last until late April 2027

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study based on the curriculum guide, employing a variety of instructional techniques consistent with students’ needs, interests, and capabilities
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests
• Assess student progress on a regular and consistent basis
• Teach Board-approved curriculum and participate in regular curriculum review and rewriting processes
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students
• Work cooperatively with special education staff to implement programs and student IEPs
• Evaluate student academic progress; keep appropriate records and prepare interim reports and report cards
• Conference with students and parents for education-related purposes at mutually agreeable times
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Board policy, and school administrative requirements
• Submit reports and grades on a timely basis
• Maintain and improve professional competence through staff development activities provided by the school district and self-selected growth activities
• Serve as a member of department/building teams or committees as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution; successful completion of a student teaching experience
• Demonstrated high academic achievement—minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Level I or II or Emergency certificate in Elementary K–6, Grades PreK–4, or equivalent required
• Current criminal record and child abuse clearances

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to use and provide basic instruction in a PC or Macintosh environment while assisting students
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization; ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work with special-needs children
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and school policies

Physical demands

During a typical workday, teachers are required to stand approximately 30–35% of the day on flat surfaces, with periods of continual standing up to 30 minutes at a time. Teachers may change position as desired. While standing, teachers write on chalk/marker boards or instruct students from a central location. Standing is performed intermittently with sitting and walking. Teachers walk about the classroom while instructing and throughout the school day. Lifting/carrying requirements are minimal: lifting books and classroom supplies weighing less than 10–15 lbs.; heavier objects up to 25 lbs. (AV or computer equipment) on a rare basis. Carts are available to transport heavier items. Teachers may push/pull file cabinets or desk drawers. Fine manipulation is required while operating a computer; teachers must also demonstrate legible handwriting. Specific vision abilities include close vision for reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires meeting multiple demands from several people and interacting with the public and other staff, with direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students.