Grade 3 Teacher

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg School District seeks an elementary teacher at Melrose Elementary School to create a flexible instructional program and a classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth.

The role requires Elementary Teacher Certification; you will teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and science within district standards, collaborate with staff, assess progress, and maintain positive communication with families.

Qualifications

• Elementary Teacher Certification required.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and with parents.
• Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science within area permitted by certification.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction; uses technology to facilitate instruction.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to create a safe and inspiring learning environment.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to support social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Creates a positive learning environment with displays and engaging centers.
• Administers and records assessments and reports progress to parents and administrators.
• Communicates with parents about student progress and program details.

Skills

Reading

Language Arts

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

Health

Education

Elementary Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Summary

To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Functions

• 25%Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• 15%Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction.
• 15%Establishes and district maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.
• 10%Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• 5%Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment.
• 5%Administers individual and group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• 5%Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
• 5%Demonstrates 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.
• 5%Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• 5%Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
• 5%Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.

Licenses and Certifications

Elementary Teacher Certification Required

LOCATION

Melrose Elementary School

SALARY

In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

WORK CONTRACT

In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

Required Documents

Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint Clearances as required by PA School Code at time of hire.