Long Term Substitute High School English Teacher

Long Term Substitute High School English Teacher

South Fayette Township School District High School – McDonald, Pennsylvania. Open on Google Maps.

Job : 5528015
Final date to receive applications: Feb 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

South Fayette Township School District
3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
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Fax
www.southfayette.org

Title: Long Term Substitute Secondary English Teacher

Reports To: High School Principal and Assistant Principals

• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Secondary English Teaching Certificate
• Possess 3.0 or higher QPA
• Possess proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Possess computer literacy

• Develop proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship.
• Develop appreciation for good literature of all types.
• Motivate students to read widely for information and recreation.
• Develop standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media.
• Discover and develop special talents of students in the field of English.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and other staff members in the high school.

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and listening to secondary students, utilizing the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students; maintains required inventory records.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that foster and enhance learning.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Adapts the curriculum and differentiates instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Evaluates each student's progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Encourages and emphasizes writing through the use of frequent prompts and high-quality opportunities for students to demonstrate a variety of writing styles; evaluates writing using holistic and summative rubrics.
• Instructs and assists all students in conducting research and completing research papers and projects.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents/guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Works with students and other classroom teachers in coordinating entries in essay contests and other enrichment activities.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Administers or monitors group tests and/or standardized tests in accordance with the district's testing program.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Checks and responds to e‑mail and voice mail daily.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the…