Short Term Substitute - 5th Grade Teacher

SUMMARY: 
To use leadership, knowledge, and skill to promote the educational development of each student. To make the school an attractive, pleasant, and productive place.   

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Work will take place indoors in classrooms as well as in outdoor spaces. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
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. 

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data 

• Reflects accuracy in attention to detail; promotes high aspirations and accountability 

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, focused on excellence & improvement 

• Possesses superior organizational skills and dedication to seeing projects through completion in a timely manner 

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with district employees 

• Demonstrates professional behavior and ethics 

• Pursues and shares professional learning experiences 

• Customer service skills that offer professional delivery, interpersonal skills - can inspire others  

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, for various purposes; and 

• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances; as well as Mandated Reporter training requirements. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 
 

• The general qualifications of a teacher in Pennsylvania. 

• Outstanding recommendations and current references. 

• Current teaching experience in related position preferred. 

• High academic standards. 

• Extra-curricular experiences and skills preferred. 

• Public School Experience (considered) 

SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: In conducting this role, the essential duties of a teacher position shall include, but are not limited to the following: 

1. All conditions of employment as defined in the current negotiated contract.
2. Tomaintaina roster of students of their classes or programs 
3. To provide an ongoing evaluation of students.
4. Tomaintaina liaison with other teachers and specialists that serve district students. 
5. To help keep parents informed of their children’s progress and meet with parents for   conferences when requested.
6. To provide instruction to assigned students within your certified areas.
7. To coordinateactivities with other teachers. 
8. To providescholasticassessment of assigned students. 
9. To attendandparticipate in in-service programs, staff meetings, and conferences to keep informed about changes in your subject area. 
10. Toutilize and follow the current Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process for   students needing enrichment or remedial programs. 
11. Maintaina knowledge of current Pennsylvania academic standards as related to their field. 
12. Prepare and deliver lessons in their certifiedfield of study. 
13. Maintaincurrent and accurate records of students. 
14. Administer standardized testing as assigned by administration.
15. 15. To respond to the needs (educational, health, and psychological) of each student.
16. 16.Toutilized prescribed programs in the school/district for dealing with student behavior and or needs (e. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), MTSS, Student Assistance Programs (SAP) 
17. 17. Tofollow all safety proceduresestablished by the school/district. 
18. 18. Tomonitor/supervisestudents during both academic and nonacademic duties or activities. 
19. 19.Maintainand complete Act 48 requirements to keep certification current. 
20. 20. Toperformother duties assigned by the principal or superintendent.