Grade Level Teacher - Long-term Substitute

Description

We are looking for a long-term grade-level teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. This position will end on the last day of the teacher's contracted day.

JOB GOAL: To ensure that each student will think critically, communicate effectively, understand cultural heritage and diversity, respect human dignity and be responsible to self and community and become a contributing member of society.

Essential and Marginal Functions

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintain good classroom organization, management and discipline.
• Conduct an ongoing assessment of student progress in order to provide instruction to ensure continuous student growth.
• Provide an appropriate educational program for each student in conjunction with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate appropriate planning, the use of a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, and the incorporation of technology to supplement instruction.
• Maintain student records including all required paperwork.
• Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities.
• Plan purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s) and, in conjunction with principal, evaluates their job performance.
• Attend staff meetings, and department meetings and serve on building and District committees as requested.

• MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
• Supervise corridors, recess, lavatories, lunchrooms, and dismissals as assigned.
• Assist in emergency situations which may include carrying and lifting special needs students, pushing wheel chairs or other assignments necessary for the safety of all.

Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Appropriate PA teacher certification.
• BA required in appropriate major study, masters preferred but not required.
• Teaching job experience required but will vary based on vacancy.
• Must be able to organize a classroom and deliver a coherent educational program to students.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Supplemental Information

REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Not applicable
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Board's request.
EVALUATION: Evaluation will be determined according to Teacher Contract Evaluation.

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