First Grade Teacher

York City School District•Ferguson, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a First Grade Teacher at Arthur W. Ferguson K-8. The role involves teaching various subjects to pupils, developing lesson plans, and fostering a positive learning environment. The teacher will also be responsible for evaluating student progress, communicating with parents, and participating in school activities and professional development.

Requirements

Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate.
Must have the ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner.
Ability to interact with students and staff in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity.
Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
Act 126 & Act 71 Completion Certificates
Drug Screening (self-paid)
Letter of Interest, Resume and application on District website
PreK - 4 or K-6 PA teaching certificate required

Responsibilities

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and health to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.