LTS Learning Support Teacher

Marple Newtown School District • Newtown Square, PA

74d

About The Position

Applications are now being accepted for a Long Term Substitute Learning Support Teacher at Loomis Elementary School. The position is set to begin on December 17, 2025, and will last until April 7, 2026. The primary function of this role is to teach students the subject matter to give them knowledge and life skills related to their physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Elementary Certification Prek-4 or K-6.
• Possesses knowledge of current instructional practices and assessment.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possesses a multi-disciplinary perspective.
• Background in technologies use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares for teaching the subjects education programs and activities in accordance with the approved curriculum and outcomes.
• Teaches assigned courses to individual students and groups and assesses and reports student academic progress and social growth in accordance with established standards.
• Teaches utilizing knowledge of acceptable techniques and the capabilities of students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media tools, materials and equipment and assesses the learning capabilities of students.
• Teaches and demonstrates proper use of educational equipment, tools and apparatus.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, nurturing, collaborative, engaging and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student(s).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required.
• Communicates, collaborates, meets, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, administrators, students and parents to identify and meet student needs and to resolve problems.
• Maintains and assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in classrooms, in all facilities, and during any school activity.
• Confers and meets regularly with both Directors, building administrators, department chairpersons and curriculum coaches on curricular needs within the building and to assess the need for training sessions, in-service programs or changes in existing programs.
• Assists faculty with the development, implementation, and presentation of best practice(s) necessary to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
• Supports the district-wide technology plan and integration with curriculum and instructional delivery.
• Reviews and recommends the purchases of programs, materials, and equipment.
• Promotes an organizational climate that results in positive staff morale and openness in the district.
• Maintains personal professional growth and development through attendance at seminars and workshops.
• Models instructional practice components consistent with The Frameworks of Teaching supervision model.
• May direct paraprofessionals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree