ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER- LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) - SECONDARY

TITLE: English/Language Arts Teacher - Long Term Substitute (LTS) - Secondary REPORTS TO: Building Principal AVAILABLE: 2026 - 2027 School Year TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The English Teacher provides targeted english, reading and language arts instruction and intervention to students who demonstrate a need for additional support in literacy. The English/Language teacher will work with students in the middle school grade level within the classroom and in small groups. Experience in analyzing student data to decide instruction is required. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Use assessment data to identify student needs, develop and implement evidence-based interventions, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction accordingly. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, families, and other support staff to promote student literacy achievement. Assess the attitudes, skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis. Provide meaningful, appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of children including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs of children. Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties. Effectively implement IEP's and the 504 plan of identified children using the resources that are provided Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence. Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. Evaluate Children's progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents. Complete and record students' progress on appropriate records or documents. Maintain an accurate record of attendance of assigned children. Report and record absences as directed. Maintain acceptable standards of discipline in the classroom which promotes learning and supports the school-wide discipline plans. Provide immediate care and protect injured students until the services of nurse or other medical personnel are available. Follow building's safety-emergency management plan. Provide a stimulating learning environment. Supervise the use of and account for school materials, supplies and equipment. Perform additional duties such as lunchroom, bus, or recess as required. Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills through activities such as graduate study, participation in staff development, professional reading and other appropriate activities as defined in the District's Act 48 Plan. Support school programs and maintain a high standard of ethical professional conduct when dealing with associates, parents and other members of the community. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Valid Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in English Elementary Education/Content Area Certification is preferred PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Physical and Clearances must be within 12 months and the TB must be withing 90 days of hire. PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test) PDE 6004 Form (Act 24) Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168) ADA COMPLIANCE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.) ___SEDENTARY X LIGHT WORK ___ MEDIUM WORK ___ HEAVY WORK ___VERY HEAVY WORK SEDENTARY: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. LIGHT WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. PROCEDURE : Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application. EOE