Library Teacher

Allentown School District; United States; On-site; USD 59,493 - 81,690; Full time

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Library Teacher for Sheridan Elementary School. The role involves collaboration with staff, maintaining open communication, and utilizing various instructional strategies to support student goals.

Candidates must hold a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate and clearances. Responsibilities also include participation in curriculum review and professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff in the education process.
• Maintains open communication with all stakeholders.
• Utilizes various instructional strategies to meet lesson objectives.

Skills

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Criminal history and child abuse clearances

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily

Job description

Library Teacher

Split: Hays/Sheridan

Salary Range: $59,493 - $81,690

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Library Science
• Date Posted: 6/25/2026
• Location: Sheridan Elementary School

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• 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.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
• Displays an interest in and participates in the total instrumental school program.
• Ensemble leadership and collaboration with the music department to recruit, grow, teach, and create learning opportunities within the Music program.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
• Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members, and the general public.
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.
• Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
• Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
• Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
• Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
• Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.