Mathematics Teacher 7-8

Penn Wood Middle School; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The William Penn School District in Delaware County is seeking a Mathematics Teacher to deliver engaging instruction, align with core curriculum, and support diverse learners.

The position requires PA certification in Mathematics 7-12 or 7-8, collaboration with teams, IEP implementation, and adherence to state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Mathematics 7-12 or 7-8.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students and implement the District's core curriculum.
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with IEP teams and collaborate with support staff.
• Prepare lessons aligned with PA State Standards and IEPs.
• Identify accommodations and administer diagnostic tests to assess student achievement.
• Maintain attendance records and submit progress reports to families and administrators.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PA Certification: Mathematics 7-12 or 7-8

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:

Mathematics Teacher

LOCATION:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Instructional Certification: Mathematics 7-12 or 7-8

SALARY:

According to the Negotiated Contract

EFFECTIVE:

Immediately

Last Updated: July 13, 2026

District Summary

The William Penn School District is located in southeastern Delaware County and serves approximately 5,000 students who reside in the boroughs of Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon. We share a collective vision to educate, nurture, and empower all students to become career and/or college-ready.

Position Summary

The Mathematics teacher will provide instruction to students and work closely with colleagues to implement the District's core curriculum in the development and planning of all lessons.

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEPs
• Work directly with students with special education needs and the teams that support them.
• Implement best practices in instruction, daily living, and classroom management.
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with IEP teams.
• Prepare lessons in accordance with PA State Standards and student IEPs.
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment.
• Identify accommodations and specially designed instruction to ensure student success.
• Develop individual assessments and administer diagnostic tests to assess students’ academic achievement.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Analyst to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Implement Crisis Intervention and Safety Care strategies.
• Submit quarterly student progress reports to the parent and the District of residence administrator.
• Keep up-to-date attendance records and child-tracking data for each enrolled student.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge/awareness of one's own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting and attaining the goals as outlined in Focus Forward 2025 .
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual, even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content
• Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as they relate to the instructional block
• Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Grades Pre-4, Grades K-6, or a confirmed pathway to certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field of study
• 2+ years of experience teaching in education environments
• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) forms
• School Personnel Health Record and TB test

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work scheduled hours consistently
• An indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
• Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing,g and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulder, right and left, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Occ