Teachers EMHCS

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

All Content Area Teachers report to the School Principal of the School and are responsible for creating a flexible
learning program and a class environment favorable to academic and personal growth; to establish effective
rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good
foundation conducive to a healthy learning environment in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish
good relationships with parents and other staff members.

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is an explanation of the duties of All Content Area Teachers. It includes the major highlights
of the requirements of the position. There should be a clear understanding that the duties outlined below
are not all-encompassing. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to All Content Area Teachers as
required.
A. Teaches all content and other appropriate learning activities utilizing course of study adopted by
the Board of Trustees.
B. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
C. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group
instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
D. Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
E. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for
instruction.
F. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere in the classroom and other designated areas.
G. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares
progress reports.
H. Communicates with parents consistently through notebooks/agendas/conferences and other
means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
I. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and
helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
J. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin
boards, and interest centers.
K. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by
professional growth activities.

L. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which
the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
M. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
N. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
O. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
P. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Q. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

II. PROFESSIONALISM

A. Interpersonal/Teamwork
1. Maintains positive and professional relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
2. Contributes as a team member and actively collaborates with others to meet the
mission and goals of CHP Schools.

B. Work Habits
1. Knowledgeable and supportive of CHP Schools policies and procedures, including those
in the Policy and Procedure Manual, and implements them consistently.
2. Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and standards pertinent to their work and
demonstrates compliance.
3. Demonstrates integrity by striving for safe and effective service delivery, as well as
accurate, timely and complete documentation.
4. Contributes to maintaining a culture of safety, collaboration, and customer service for
all internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to students, parents,
colleagues and visitors.
5. Reports to work, as well as all meetings and appointments, in a timely manner.
6. Dresses appropriately and professionally based on scheduled activities of the given day.
Strives to serve as a role model to clients.

C. Professional Development

1. Participates in individual supervision as scheduled by the supervisor.
2. Accepts and follows suggestions, directives, and requests to perform additional duties
willingly and flexibly.
3. Consults their supervisor or others, as appropriate, for collaborative problem solving.
4. Exercises sound judgment, knowledge, and creativity in decision making.
5. Takes on personal development and building a learning environment.
6. Completes and demonstrates competency in all mandatory training as identified by the
organization including knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
7. Participates in additional training as identified in supervision or by external licensing,
contractual, and accreditation organizations.

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.

A. Education, Training, and Experience
1. Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college required.
2. Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
3. Knowledge in bilingual education.
B. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
1. Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate required.
C. Ongoing Training and Credentialing
1. Meets all ongoing requirements as identified by the Human Resources Department.

IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. The All Content Area Teachers will work indoors, outdoors, on campus and off campus with
frequent stressful situations.
B. There is a 37.5 hour plus work week that includes occasional weekend and evening work.

Benefits Offered:

• 403(b) Retirement plan comes with a 6% matching employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Paid parental leave 
• School calendar has two weeks' vacation for winter break and 10 days for spring break.

Salary Range : $58,240 - $85,148 *Salary commensurate with experience. 

This is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.