What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGLISH TEACHER - 7TH GRADE position at Millcreek Township School District?
TITLE : 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher REVISED 9 / 14 / 11
LOCATION : JS Wilson Middle School APPROVED 9 / 26 / 11
SALARY : $52,184 (Based on Year in PSERS)
2025-2026 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certificate in content area, required.
- Fulfill all performance responsibilities successfully.
- Possess knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.
- Willingness to work with special needs students as directed.
- Maintain a positive attitude with students.
- Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO : Building Principal
JOB GOAL : Maximizes students' fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation as able and responsible adults.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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APPROVED 9 / 26 / 11
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk and hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally push and / or move up to 50 pounds such as a TV / VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most work is performed indoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Subject to the provisions of the contract between the Millcreek Education
Association and the Millcreek Township School Board.
EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
Salary : $52,184
