Pennsylvania Reap Boyertown , PA 19512
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description:
Job Summary:
To create a flexible elementary instructional program, in a virtual or regular class environment, adapting best practices from
favorable to student learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate
students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance
with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members
through by effective use of different modes of communication and interaction as is appropriate, such as online, phone or face-
to-fact conferencing and email or other written communication.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1.Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when
involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.
Essential Duties:
1.Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within areas
permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board
of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Where applicable, adapts and teaches curriculum in a virtual
classroom setting.
2.Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved programs and
curriculum, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt
the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning
experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction.
4.Uses technology and research based instructional methods to deliver or facilitate instruction. Prior to use of new
technologies, uses and tests hardware and applications to ensure it works as smoothly as possible for intended uses.
5.Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated
programs; District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional
Practice and Conduct for Educators.
6.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in
the virtual or the regular classroom. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and
prepares progress reports.
7.Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the
school program, ensuring they are consistently made aware of all means of contacting the teacher for this purpose.
8.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve
social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
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9.Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest
centers in a regular classroom, and use of available tools to enhance the virtual environment for online classrooms in
the virtual or regular school environment. Leads and participates actively in class discussions, and ensures students are
appropriately participating and interacting with one another.
possible, directly providing basic technical support for issues relating to use of school provided technology or
equipment, such as virtual school set-up, basic computer set-up, navigation, and troubleshooting.
through self-selected activities.
curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, regularly scheduled meetings, assigned day and
evening activities, and sponsorship of student activities, as required.
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