The Williamsport Area School District is accepting applications for a Grade 3 Classroom Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at Hepburn-LycomingPrimary School or at the determination of the Superintendent, salary as per the current contract schedule. Job requirements as per job description; PDE Certification in Elementary K-6, PK-4, or Early Childhood N-3 REQUIRED. Level I REQUIRED.

To apply please click on the link on the right side of this page. Current employees should click on this link, Internal Applications, or follow the instructions to complete an INTERNAL application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WASD EMPLOYEES:

The criteria used for determining eligibility when applying for posted vacancies is "seniority date". This date is a reference to the employee’s start date as a permanent employee with the district.

All bids and applications must be submitted online for consideration. Email jobs@wasd.org for assistance. EOE.

Applications Deadline for INTERNAL candidates May 24, 2024.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION – CLASSROOM TEACHER

BASIC FUNCTION

The Classroom Teacher plans, and administers the instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state and federal agencies. He/she will create an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to establish a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience throughout the primary, intermediate, middle, and high school levels. The Classroom Teacher will utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in his/her educational experience.

The position of Classroom Teacher is a 188 day position and shall include active participation in the school's operation to support a positive learning environment. This position reports to and is evaluated annually by the Building Principal and/or his/her designee.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this position are a minimum of a bachelor's degree and appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification and qualifications prescribed by law, to include NO Child Left Behind (NCLB).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The Classroom Teacher will demonstrate proficiency with the WASD curriculum, Benchmarks, PA Standards, and appropriate assessments. He/She will strengthen his/her abilities by reviewing innovative programs supported by best practice and research.

The Classroom Teacher must be able to articulate the school and district goals regarding the appropriate level educational program to staff, students, parents and community members. He/She must possess the knowledge, pedagogical abilities and attitudes necessary to be a successful scholar, decision maker and agent for curriculum enhancement and change. He/She must be aware of and comfortable using computer and technological applications as educational tools, to include utilizing E-mail, Microsoft Word, spreadsheet and curriculum based software.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ((E) Designates Essential Functions):

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This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).