English Language Arts Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal
Primary Purpose:
To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal
growth; establish appropriate, effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and
knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furthering the student's education, in accordance with each
student's ability; establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and other staff members; and to fully
implement the curriculum in an effective instructional method.

Essential Functions:
• Teaches specified curriculum to students in a classroom using the curriculum adopted by the Board of
School Directors and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved
curriculum, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and
provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
student.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning
atmosphere in the classroom.
• 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 a functional and an attractive classroom
environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district
or through self-selected activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips
when necessary.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Temperament:
• Composure under stress
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Specific Skills:
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Operate office equipment
• Planning/organization skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Communicate effectively at all organizational level
• Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations

Qualifications:

• PA Certification Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) or PK-4 per Act 47 of 2025
• Bachelor's Degree