Job Overview: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary school classroom that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.

• Create a positive educational climate for students..

• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.

• Create standard based lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. Upload lesson plans to Atlas.

• Maintain grade books in Power School that are updated regularly.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by implementing approved disciplinary procedures.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Assist with coverage of other classes as needed.

• Assist with arrivals and dismissal of students.

• Communicate with parents/guardians.

• Collaborate with other colleagues.

• Selects books, instructional aids and supplies that aid in the teaching of the curriculum.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification - completed or in progress.

• Communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Federal, state, and child abuse background checks required.