Long Term Substitute Teacher, 4th Grade

                                                           Date of Posting: October 15, 2026

Position: LTS 4th Grade Teacher

Anticipated Assignment Duration: December 22, 2026 through June 15, 2027

Classification: Marple Newtown Education Association

Reports to: Building Principal

Location/Building: Loomis Elementary School

Primary Function: To teach students assigned subject matter and to nurture the students’ knowledge and life skills related to their physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plans and prepares for teaching the subjects, education programs, and activities in accordance with the approved curriculum and outcomes.
• Teaches assigned courses to individual students and groups and assesses and reports student academic progress and social growth in accordance with established standards.
• Teaches utilizing knowledge of acceptable techniques and the capabilities of students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media tools, materials and equipment and assesses the learning capabilities of students.
• Teaches and demonstrates proper use of educational equipment, tools, and apparatus.
• Creates a nurturing classroom environment that is conducive to learning, age-appropriate development, and the maturity and interest of the student(s).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required.
• Communicates, collaborates,  and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, administrators, students, and parents to identify and meet student needs and to resolve problems.
• Maintains and assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in classrooms, in all facilities, and during any school activity.
• Confers and meets regularly with both directors, building administrators, department chairpersons and supervisors on curricular needs within the building and to assess the need for training sessions, in-service programs and/or changes  in existing programs
• Assists faculty with the development, implementation, and presentation of best practice(s) necessary to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
• Supports the district-wide technology plan and its integration with curriculum and instructional delivery.
• Reviews and recommends the purchases of programs, materials, and equipment.
• Promotes an organizational climate that results in positive staff morale and openness in the district.
• Maintains personal professional growth and development through attendance at seminars and workshops.
• Models instructional practice components consistent with The Frameworks of Teaching supervision model.
• Is knowledgeable of and complies with School Board Policy, PA School Code, and District regulations.
• Long periods of moving through the classroom for the purpose of supporting learning, classroom management, and student safety.
• Long periods of communicating with students and colleagues.
• May direct  Special Education Assistants.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions

• School-based setting.
• Regular standing, walking, and classroom supervision required.
• May occasionally be required to attend evening events, parent conferences, or extracurricular activities.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary and benefits are based on district policies, collective bargaining agreements, education level, and years of experience.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing current and relevant practices for the purpose of professional development.
• Attends District meetings and works with colleagues to monitor and evaluate student information for the purpose of developing instruction.
• May report observational data and information to school Principal and Teaching and Learning Supervisor.
• May facilitate training and assistance to other district staff.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some fine finger dexterity.  In general, the job requires approximately 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

• Employee works primarily in a climate controlled environment except when traveling to other buildings, meetings, training locations and other areas.
• Lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, using stairs, bending, reaching and twisting.

Terms of Employment: In accordance with the MNEA Agreement.

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) 

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)

School Health Record - includes physical & TB test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.