5th Grade English​/Religion Teacher

Job Description

Elementary School Teacher
, full‑time starting in August 2026,
City & State:
Coal Township, PA
School:
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
Purview: 5th Grade English/Language Arts and Religion
Payroll Grade: 14 FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Grade 5 teaching position. Teacher must be a practicing Catholic for teaching religion.
Reports to Principal.

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures to maintain order among the students.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying student needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate progress.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, diocesan policies, and regulations.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students needing extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states, diocese, and schools.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning and follow approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, guest speaker visits, and other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from them.
• Organize and label materials and display students’ work.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized tests and interpret results to determine strengths and areas of need.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in activities to facilitate participation in focused, complex play.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, monitoring halls and cafeterias, and loading and unloading buses.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass and other sacramental preparation.

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