Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

Posting P-25-08 R Date: 5/17/24

Job Posting

Grade 5 Teacher

Swarthmore Rutledge School

This contracted position begins in August of 2024

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District believes in all students. We understand that all students can succeed and that it is our responsibility to provide appropriate support to all students to be their best selves. In this role, we are seeking individuals who share the belief that all students can succeed and that all students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

Under the supervision of the principal, the successful candidate works to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction to students based on their identified needs in a variety of environments. A teacher who is kind, compassionate, energetic, and enthusiastic will find Wallingford-Swarthmore to be a great professional haven.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate active learning while using relevant pedagogical practices and instructional technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Provide opportunities to stretch and grow students while providing appropriate challenge and support, particularly for students with GIEPs, IEPs, and/or English Language Learners (ELLs).

• Observe and evaluate student performance outcomes; monitor the progress of students' academic growth and development for the purposes of improving professional practice.

• Contribute to content-based, cross-discipline, and/or student-based teams as a collaborative team member.

• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, assignments, and projects; provide appropriate and timely feedback.

Qualifications:

• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II PK-4 or K-6 certification

• Bachelor's degree

• Prior experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental benefits

• Paid Sick Leave

District retains the right to screen, interview, and offer employment prior to the closing date of the posting.

Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory. That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.

External Applicants: by May 27, 2024

Apply for position by completing application at https://wallingford.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

WSSD Internal Applicants: by May 27, 2024

Apply for position by completing application at https://wallingford.tedk12.com/hire/internallogin.aspx