Elementary School Teacher 5/6, LTS and Contracted

Owen J. Roberts School District; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen J. Roberts School District seeks an Elementary Teacher for grades 5 and 6 to implement district-approved curriculum and foster a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes effective communication with families and collaboration with staff. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and PA Elementary Teaching Certification; mastery of classroom management, organization, and varied instructional strategies is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and PA Elementary Teaching Certification preferred for grades 5-6.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Organized with good time management and ability to use curriculum objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on district-approved curriculum.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Evaluate and report pupil progress and maintain records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians through conferences, notes, calls, and emails.
• Establish classroom standards and positive relationships with students.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Elementary Teaching Certification (Grades 5-6 preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Teacher grades 5 & 6, LTS and Contracted Positions

CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

LOCATION: District Wide

DATE: March 2026

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

POSITION GOAL

Plan and implement age appropriate lessons meeting the needs of individuals enrolled in the elementary grade level program and create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, while establishing effective rapport with students; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation to become lifelong learners; and establish positive relationships with parents, staff and community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on district-approved curriculum.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians by means of conferences, notes, phone calls, e-mail, digital communication and newsletters.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Identify pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and participate in developing strategies for individual education plans.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Plan and coordinate work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on educational trips.
• Create a functional and organized environment for learning.
• Adhere to Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certification, preferred Grades 5-6 certification
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Well organized with good time management skills.
• Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Terms Of Employment

• 190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
• Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
• Bachelor's Degree starting $60,250; Master's Degree starting $65,900; Final salary determined by education and experience.
• According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.