TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER
FLSA: EXEMPT
GROUP: TAEA
REPORTS TO: Elementary Principal; Principal of Curriculum & Instruction K-12 (under direction of supervising principal); Director of Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
Instruct students at the elementary level in assigned, certified area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide instruction in areas of certification and assignment using district approved curriculum and model.
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
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Prepare, administer and assess student performance to evaluate progress.
-
Prepare and plan for classroom instruction.
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative procedures.
-
Enforce all district policies and administrative procedures.
-
Refer students with academic or social challenges to district resource persons.
-
Provide a safe environment including instructions, as appropriate, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
-
Prepare for assigned classes based on state standards and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor(s).
-
Supervise students as assigned.
-
Integrate technology and other materials to supplement instruction.
-
Communicate with parents and community to keep them informed about classroom events.
-
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress.
-
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to address individual student needs and progress.
-
Prepare and implement remedial interventions for students requiring extra help.
-
Collaborate with other staff members in professional learning communities to plan for instruction.
-
Comply with all aspects of student IEPs and 504 Plans.
-
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
-
Review, evaluate and incorporate student data into classroom instruction.
-
Maintain classroom inventory, including equipment and supplies.
-
Administer required standardized assessments as directed.
-
Utilize district implemented system for technology, maintenance and supply requests.
-
Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
-
Support public education and student achievement.
-
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising principal (s).
QUALIFICATIONS
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Must possess appropriate PA teaching certification in area(s) of assignment.
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Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
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Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
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Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
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Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Ability to reach above and below the waist
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Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
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Ability to perform repetitive motion
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Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
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Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
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Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the work environment
SENSORY ABILITIES
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Visual acuity
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Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Typical classroom environment
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Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)
TEMPERAMENT
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Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
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Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
-
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
-
Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
COGNITIVE ABILITY
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Ability to follow written and verbal directions
-
Ability to read and write
-
Ability to communicate effectively
-
Ability to organize tasks
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Ability to handle multiple tasks
-
Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS
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Must possess technology skills
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Ability to operate various office equipment
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Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)
TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SECONDARY TEACHER
FLSA: EXEMPT
GROUP: TAEA
REPORTS TO: Jr/Sr High School Principal; Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal; Principal of Curriculum & Instruction K-12 (under direction of supervising Principal); Director of Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
Instruct students at the Jr/Sr high school level in assigned, certified area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Provide instruction in areas of certification and assignment using district approved curriculum and model.
-
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
-
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
-
Prepare, administer and assess student performance to evaluate progress.
-
Prepare and plan for classroom instruction.
-
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
-
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative procedures.
-
Enforce all district policies and administrative procedures.
-
Refer students with academic or social challenges to district resource persons.
-
Provide a safe environment including instructions, as appropriate, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
-
Prepare for assigned classes based on state standards and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor(s).
-
Integrate technology and other materials to supplement instruction.
-
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress.
-
Supervise students as assigned.
-
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to address individual student needs and progress.
-
Prepare and implement remedial interventions for students requiring extra help.
-
Collaborate with other staff members in professional learning communities to plan for instruction.
-
Comply with all aspects of student IEPs and 504 Plans.
-
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
-
Review, evaluate and incorporate student data into classroom instruction.
-
Administer required standardized assessments as directed.
-
Maintain classroom inventory, including equipment and supplies.
-
Utilize district implemented system for technology, maintenance and supply requests.
-
Communicate with parents and community to keep them informed about building events.
-
Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
-
Support public education and student achievement.
-
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising principal (s).
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Must possess appropriate PA teaching certification in area(s) of assignment.
-
Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
-
Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
-
Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
-
Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
-
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
-
Ability to reach above and below the waist
-
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
-
Ability to perform repetitive motion
-
Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
-
Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
-
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the work environment
-
SENSORY ABILITIES
-
Visual acuity
-
Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
-
Typical classroom environment
-
Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)
TEMPERAMENT
-
Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
-
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
-
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
-
Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
COGNITIVE ABILITY
-
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
-
Ability to read and write
-
Ability to communicate effectively
-
Ability to organize tasks
-
Ability to handle multiple tasks
-
Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS
-
Must possess technology skills
-
Ability to operate various office equipment
-
Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)
