Anticipated - High School Math Teacher - Long Term Sub

Regular Education Teacher

To create a flexible educational program and a classroom 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 District's curriculum through effective instructional methods.

Essential Functions:

• Teacher 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, 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 curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Demonstrates 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 member in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and 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.
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree with applicable certification required, Master's Degree with applicable content area or education in general preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Travel Requirements:
Could be necessary depending on assignment.

Analytical Demands:
Occasional analytical demands.

Supervision:
General supervision and responsibilities for a work group including discipline, interpretation and enforcement of district rules and regulations.

Sensory Abilities:
Visual acuity and auditory acuity. Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament:
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented. Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful. Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities. Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to be respectful and empathetic.

Specific

Skills:

Demonstrates effective classroom management skills. Must possess active listening skills. Must possess conflict mediation skills. Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects e to adjust to changes in the work environment. Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job. Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.

Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware. Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy. Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Workplace Expectations:
Acknowledges individuals' request and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner. Promotes a…