Inquiry-Based Subject Teacher | Tech-Driven Classrooms

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in planned courses; uses real life applications, simulations, and technology to develop lessons; conducts assessments to measure understanding.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and valid Pennsylvania instructional certification in the relevant grade level, or eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of grade level education.
• Subject-specific expertise.
• Contents, materials, methodologies, and practices used in education at the grade level.
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Theories and principles of child growth and development.
• State standards and performance levels.
• Use of technological innovations and software in learning solutions.
• Authentic performance assessment principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' needs and align goals to standards.
• Provide instruction in respective subject areas with real-life applications.
• Teach inquiry techniques and problem solving.
• Provide technical expertise in using tools and software in class.
• Demonstrate student learning through technology-enabled solutions.
• Create environments with access to relevant materials.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate skills across the curriculum.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational developments.
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to teaching methods.
• Maintain classroom discipline and records.

Skills

Grade level education

Subject-specific expertise

Technology in education

Critical thinking

Child growth and development

State standards

Assessment principles

Differentiated instruction

Simulations in classroom

Inquiry-based learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in planned courses; uses real life applications, simulations, and technology to develop lessons; conducts assessments to measure understanding.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and valid Pennsylvania instructional certification in the relevant grade level, or eligibility