Internal Only* Evening Academy Substitutes

*INTERNAL POTTSGROVE EMPLOYEES ONLY - TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED*
This posltion will teach students participating in the High School Evening program. Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of the Evening Program and Coordinator of Special Services instructors will develop students' skills and competence in the area of Science Instruction.. The program will run from 3:00-7:15 Monday-Thursday and there will be rotated staff across the 4 days. On Friday students will participate virtually and engage with teachers assigned during those hours. Students will be on a rotating schedule Monday/Wednesday where they will receive counseling support (group), Social Studies (apex), English (apex), and PE through live instruction. Snack will be provided during the counseling block, there will not be a dinner block as Falcon Academy will run similarly to the old AEDY Friday schedule. Tuesdays and Thursdays will follow the same timeline but different courses, counseling (group), Math (apex), Science (apex) and Health through live instruction.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers instructional curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and PA State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Support student goal development given stated goals shared when they entered the program to support a smooth transition back to a high school day program.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: any secondary teaching certification
• PA State Certification
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt