5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher

Job Description

Date of Posting: June 25, 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 5, 2026

Title: Teacher

Classification: Professional

Reports to: Principal

Certification: PA Elementary Education Pre-K-4 with 5-6 add‑on or K-6

Primary Function: To teach students assigned subject matter and to nurture the students’ knowledge and life skills related to their physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares for teaching the subjects, education programs, and activities in accordance with the approved curriculum and outcomes.
• Teaches assigned courses to individual students and groups and assesses and reports student academic progress and social growth in accordance with established standards.
• Teaches utilizing knowledge of acceptable techniques and the capabilities of students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media tools, materials and equipment and assesses the learning capabilities of students.
• Teaches and demonstrates proper use of educational equipment, tools, and apparatus.
• Creates a nurturing classroom environment that is conducive to learning, age-appropriate development, and the maturity and interest of the student(s).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required.
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, administrators, students, and parents to identify and meet student needs and to resolve problems.
• Maintains and assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in classrooms, in all facilities, and during any school activity.
• Confers and meets regularly with both directors, building administrators, department chairpersons and supervisors on curricular needs within the building and to assess the need for training sessions, in-service programs and/or changes in existing programs.
• Assists faculty with the development, implementation, and presentation of best practice(s) necessary to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
• Supports the district-wide technology plan and its integration with curriculum and instructional delivery.
• Reviews and recommends the purchases of programs, materials, and equipment.
• Promotes an organizational climate that results in positive staff morale and openness in the district.
• Maintains personal professional growth and development through attendance at seminars and workshops.
• Models instructional practice components consistent with The Frameworks of Teaching supervision model.
• Is knowledgeable of and complies with School Board Policy, PA School Code, and District regulations.
• Long periods of moving through the classroom for the purpose of supporting learning, classroom management, and student safety.
• Long periods of communicating with students and colleagues.
• May direct Special Education Assistants.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Pennsylvania Elementary Education Certification eligible to teach 5th grade.

Possesses knowledge of current instructional practices and assessment; excellent communication and human relation skills; strong organizational skills; possesses a multi-disciplinary perspective and a solid background in technology use.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit an online application.

Accommodation Statement: The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at .

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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