Salaried Substitute- Grade 05

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Allentown School District invites applications for an Elementary School Teacher (Grades 4-5) at Union Terrace Elementary School. The role requires holding a Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate and clearance credentials.

The position emphasizes collaborative planning, curriculum development, and engaging instructional strategies to support student growth. Salary is listed at $59,493 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate is required.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI) required.
• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily as listed in job description.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to support education process and building operations.
• Participates in the total school program and curriculum reviews as required.
• Demonstrates dependable punctuality and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains open communication with administrators, parents, students, staff and the public.
• Upholds school rules and Board policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Uses varied instructional strategies to meet lesson objectives and extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Diagnoses student needs and provides timely feedback on progress.

Education

Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
• Location:
  Union Terrace Elementary School

Teacher-Grade 05
Salary Range: $59,493

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 school 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,honestyand 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, administrativeregulationsand Board policy.
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and thegeneral public.
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subjectareaor 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,maintainsand 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.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

This may include*

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.