Language Teacher Eligibility

This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT) represented position. The salary currently ranges from $55,771 to $97,852, depending on level of education and years of experience. The salary you receive in your offer letter will be a quote. In order to receive the salary quoted, your educational institution(s) and previous employer(s) must verify your credentials and experience. This is non‑negotiable.

You can start verifying your credentials and/or experience at any step of the hiring process.  for prior experience guidelines and  to download the prior experience form.

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; provides the use of real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; instructs the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications, in the development of lessons, and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments.

• Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Provides instruction in respective subject area(s).
• Provides students with instruction emphasizing real life applications and simulations.
• Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.
• Provides technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications.
• Provides students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.
• Provides instruction that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry‑based learning.
• Creates a classroom environment in which students have access to subject‑related materials that address their needs and interests.
• Collaborates with staff members within and across disciplines to integrate subject‑specific skills across the curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program.
• Attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Maintains attendance, grade(s), and other required records.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area, OR
• Meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and ability to consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, and methods of grade level education.
• Subject specific expertise.
• The contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level.
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem‑solving techniques.
• The theories and principles of child growth and development.
• State standards and performance levels.
• The use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems.
• Authentic performance assessment principles.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Assess students' needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs.
• Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
• Facilitate inquiry‑based…