Teacher, Long Term Substitute - Furness (Biology)

Job Summary Develops an optimal learning environment for students at an assigned elementary,  middle or high school as a long term substitute teacher. Utilizes a variety of instructional  techniques which enable students to develop the appropriate learning behaviors and  basic skills required for the elementary school curriculum. Provides individual and group  instruction as well as learning experiences which enhance the student’s academic abilities.

Essential Functions 

• Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to  established state and local standards; plans thematic units which integrate curricular  areas.
• Instructs students in the assigned subject; develops and implements performance  tasks which address the content standards and cross-cutting competencies. Includes the appropriate degree of teacher-directed and student-directed activities to  provide students with varied learning experiences; incorporates a variety of activities  which allow for different student learning styles; may instruct individually grouped  classes.
• Assesses student achievement using a variety of assessment tools; holds  discussions with parents, faculty and other school personnel to evaluate child’s  performance and discuss learning patterns; attends faculty meetings to discuss  school problems and teaching methods.
• Infuses problem-solving, communication, citizenship, multicultural competence,  school-to-career, and technology skills into all areas of the curriculum; keeps abreast  of current educational developments.
• May participate in team teaching, curriculum committees and/or other academic and  extra-curricular activities.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Maintains attendance, grade and other required records.

Minimum Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • the modern methods, principles and practices of education.
  • the theory and principles of child growth and development.

Title: Teacher, Long Term Substitute

• the content, methods and materials appropriate to the expected level and areas  of teaching.the instructional materials and teaching aids available for the instruction of the  school curriculum. 

Demonstrated ability to:

• select and organize standards driven curriculum content and to apply appropriate  instructional methods.
• use and apply audio-visual methods and materials to classroom situations.
• prepare and plan lessons.
• develop materials for use in instructional programs.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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. 

Nondiscrimination:

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all  employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed,  religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital  status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for  further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in  Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses 

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for the assigned  subject or grade level (elementary or early childhood).