Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Ringgold School District District Wide (Ringgold School District) - New Eagle, Pennsylvania

Job : 5416115

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Professional Staff Application Requirements:

A letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute Teacher
- Various Positions

Reports to: Building Principal
- Various Locations

Primary

Purpose:

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish appropriate, effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furthering the student's education, in accordance with each student's ability; establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and other staff members; and to fully implement the curriculum in an effective instructional method.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate

• Teaches specified curriculum to students in a classroom using the curriculum adopted by the Board of School Directors and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the lesson plans to the needs of each student.
• Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and an attractive classroom environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips when necessary.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintain a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carry out assignments professionally and efficiently using good communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of student performance and progress to ensure continuous student growth and communicate same to students, parents, counselors, and administrators.
• Maintain appropriate classroom organization, management, discipline at all times, conducive to student safety and supportive of positive student self-esteem.
• Assist in maintaining student…