About the Role
A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; provides the use of real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; instructs the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications, in the development of lessons, and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments.
Responsibilities
- Assess student skill levels and align classroom goals and activities to state and local standards
- Provide instruction in respective subject area(s)
- Provide students with instruction emphasizing real-life applications and simulations
- Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving
- Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology applications, including pertinent software
- Provide students with learning experiences requiring comprehension of concepts and use of technological resources for problem-solving
- Provide instruction that encourages students to use learned skills for inquiry-based learning
- Create a classroom environment with access to subject-related materials addressing student needs and interests
- Collaborate with staff members across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum
- Stay informed of the latest developments and improvements in education affecting the instructional program
- Attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods
- Maintain classroom discipline
- Maintain attendance, grades, and other required records
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level and subject area endorsements
- Meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued
Skills
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of grade level education
- Subject-specific expertise
- Knowledge of contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level
- Knowledge of critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of theories and principles of child growth and development
- Knowledge of state standards and performance levels
- Knowledge of the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in developing solutions to learning problems
- Knowledge of authentic performance assessment principles
- Ability to assess students' needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction
- Ability to use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom for instructional strategies
- Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning, whole class, small group, and individual instruction driven by student needs
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Salary/Compensations
- Salary ranges from $55,771 to $97,852
About the Company
- The School District of Philadelphia
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District’s commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
