Teacher- Grade 5

Allentown City School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 57,993 - 75,843; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown City School District is looking for a dedicated Teacher for Grade 05 with a salary range of $57,993 to $75,843. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and utilizing various instructional strategies to meet students' educational needs.

The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement fund options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Clearances for criminal history and child abuse required.
• Must exhibit dependability and positive personal traits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to assist in the education process.
• Display punctuality and professionalism.
• Maintain communication with all stakeholders.
• Utilize various instructional strategies for effective teaching.

Skills

Collaboration with staff

Dependability

Integrity

Respect for others

Effective communication

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

Teacher- Grade 05 Salary Range: $57,993-$75,843

Qualifications

1. ABachelorsdegree.
2. Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
3. Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
4. 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.
5. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
2. Displays an interest in and participates in the total school program.
3. Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
4. Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
5. Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
6. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
7. Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public.
8. Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.
9. Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
10. Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
11. Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
12. Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
13. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
14. 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.
15. Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
16. Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.

Benefits

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