What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute ELA Teacher (Middle School) position at South Fayette Township School District?
South Fayette Township School District
3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883
www.southfayette.org
Job Description
TITLE: Long Term Substitute ELA Classroom Teacher (Middle School)
REPORTS TO: Building Principals
JOB GOALS:
- To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
- To establish effective rapport with the students
- To motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for middle level school education, in accordance with each student’s ability
- To establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate (Required)
- Candidates with English 7-12, Middle Level English or Grades 4-8 ELA
- 3.0 or higher QPA
- Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to students in a classroom, using the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning through project-based, real-world tasks.
- Promotes the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts through experiential learning opportunities.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Collaborates with peers to write curricular units using the Understanding by Design framework and participates in associated training and professional development.
- Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional, safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
- Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction.
- Maintains professional competences through self-selected professional growth activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing procedures.
- Utilizes data to make instructional decisions.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette
Township Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association.
EDUCATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal and communicated to
the superintendent for review.
