Social Studies Teacher Talent Pool

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Certificates/Licenses

Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area. OR

Presentation of an original, signed letter from the Certification Officer of an accredited college or university verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program in order to be eligible for an Emergency Permit.         

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, practices and methods of grade level education.
• subject-specific expertise.
• the contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level.
• critical thinking methodologies and problem solving techniques.
• the theories and principles of child growth and development.
• state standards and performance levels.
• the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems.
• authentic performance assessment principles.

Demonstrated ability to:

• assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs.
• use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
• facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction, driven by student needs.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.

Salary is commensurate with experience in education. The process and verification forms for you to provide to your previous employer(s) can be found at http://bit.ly/SDPSalarySchedule.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.