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Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship


Classroom Teacher - 6th Grade English Language Arts

 

Reports to: Principal 

 

Salary Range: $44,000 - $47,400

 

Are you committed to helping youth reach their full potential in an innovative learning environment?  PHCSE is seeking a 6th Grade ELA Teacher to join our team and contribute to our students’ success by providing daily ELA and social studies instruction.  Our curriculum aligns with our school’s mission, vision, and values while also meeting state and national academic standards.  Teachers at our school are strongly encouraged to engage in professional development and leadership opportunities in our collaborative, team-oriented staff environment.  

 

To apply, send resume, application form, and cover letter to human.resources@phcharter.org.  Equal opportunity employer.  

 

Job Qualifications:

      Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Education is required

      Active PA teaching certification is required, for grades 4 - 8 or K - 6

      Additional PA Certifications are preferred

      Extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core

      3 years experience teaching a non-basal curriculum

Value Statement: 

We believe in soaring to success by building strong Character, Academics, Relationships, and Entrepreneurs for a life of leadership!

 

Competencies

      Superior interpersonal skills

      Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with  Principal, leadership team, parents, students, and other staff and, if applicable, third party vendors/contractors

      Consultation and coaching skills

      Critical evaluation skills

      Ethical practice

      Documentation

      Leadership skills

      Presentation skills

      Strict adherence to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information

      Attention to detail

      Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision

      Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

      Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks

      Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, email, database, and presentation software

      Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation

 

Job Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Instructional Responsibilities:

      Data collection, response to differentiation, and the implementation of accommodations, modifications and interventions that enable students to be successful in all academic content standards

      Team planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum 

      Support student entrepreneurial endeavors as part of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Curriculum

      Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and child development

      Design coherent instruction and student assessments

      Apply the rigor of ELA and social studies content 

      Collects and records observational data related to academic progress or behavior management

      Partner with special education staff to maintain organization of special education files and student learning records

      Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student

      Interdisciplinary approach to instruction

      Use of varied teaching strategies

      Use of questioning and discussion techniques

      Student data analysis and portfolio maintenance

 

Classroom Responsibilities:

      Classroom management utilizing a school-wide positive behavior support model

      Create an environment of respect and rapport

      Establish a culture for learning

      Manage classroom procedures

      Manage student behavior

      Follows and implements intervention plans or processes to provide service and support to students to meet school goals or intervention plan goals

      Organize physical space that is conducive to learning

      Engage students in learning

      Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness 

 

Meetings:

      Conducts or participates in parent conferences, telephone conferences, and other forms of professional communication

      Involvement in alignment committees and task-forces in  furtherance of our school’s strategic vision and goals

      Attend mandatory school events at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor

      Attend one Board Meeting and one PTA meeting per school year

 

 

Professional Development Responsibilities:

      Commitment to professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education 

      Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities; after hours and weekends

      Active certifications which include google certification, and pertinent certifications per administration 

 

All other duties as required by supervisor

 

Working Conditions: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Work is primarily sedentary in nature, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the building, sit, and navigate stairs in order to access classrooms and meeting areas throughout the school.  Occasionally reaches with hands and arms.  Frequent handling and fingering.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  Must be able to talk and hear.  Mental acuity required.  Primarily assigned to an indoor environment that is climate and noise controlled with adequate lighting, using standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers.  Frequently called upon to monitor recess, lunch, or other activity periods in an outdoor playground or athletic field setting with exposure to outdoor elements. 



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