Elementary Teacher

Ringgold School District Ringgold Elementary School South - Monongahela, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job : 5895109

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:
Elementary Teacher – Elementary at Ringgold Elementary School South

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• PA Certification in Grades PK-4 (2825);
  Elementary Education K-6; or Grades PK-8
• Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Functions:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved programs and curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Giving and grading assignments, homework, and tests.
• 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.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.
• Help students prepare for standardized testing.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies
• Oversee students during recess, lunch, and other activities
• Maintain a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carry out assignments professionally and efficiently using good…