Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Upper Moreland School District Job Description

Position: Secondary Teacher (6-12)

Department: Assigned Building

Reports to: Assigned Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt - Upper Moreland Education Association Schedule:

Full Time, 7.5 hours/day, 10 Months

Salary: Follows the UMEA CBA

MISSION STATEMENT: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY: The Secondary Teacher (6-12) plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Essential Duties: See website: www.umtsd.org

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QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching

• Pennsylvania Certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area or areas

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology

• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, District, and state

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements. o Click here for more information about required clearances.

• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.

• DO NOT APPLY VIA PAREAP. SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC APPLICATION TO UPPER MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT AT: https://www.applitrack.com/umtsd/onlineapp/