26-27 SY, Full-Time - Teacher, ESOL Program Specialist K-12

School District of Philadelphia

About The Position

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses, and provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses. The teacher uses real-life applications and simulations to support analysis and interpretation of course material, teaches the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology (including relevant software) in developing lessons, and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments. This position assesses students’ skills and learning needs, aligns instruction with state and local standards, and provides learning experiences that promote inquiry, problem-solving, comprehension, and effective use of technological resources. The teacher maintains a classroom environment with subject-related materials that address students’ needs and interests, collaborates with colleagues across disciplines, keeps current with developments in education, participates in faculty meetings, maintains classroom discipline, and keeps required attendance, grade, and other records. The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and either a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate for the respective grade level with endorsements in the relevant subject area, or an original signed letter from an accredited college or university’s Certification Officer verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program for Emergency Permit eligibility. Certain subjects and roles may require an additional eligibility step. Salary is commensurate with educational experience and attainment, subject to the District’s verification process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the respective grade level and endorsements in the respective subject area, or an original, signed letter from the Certification Officer of an accredited college or university verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program for Emergency Permit eligibility.
Knowledge of grade-level education principles, practices, and methods; subject-specific expertise; and the contents, materials, methodologies, and practices used in education at the respective grade level.
Knowledge of critical-thinking methodologies, problem-solving techniques, child growth and development, state standards and performance levels, technological innovations and pertinent software, and authentic performance assessment principles.
Ability to assess students’ needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction.
Ability to use simulations and technological innovations in the classroom to support instructional strategies.
Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning, whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, and individual instruction according to student needs.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skill levels and align classroom goals and activities with established state and local standards.
Provide instruction in the respective subject area or areas.
Use real-life applications and simulations in instruction.
Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem-solving.
Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology, including pertinent software applications.
Provide learning experiences in which students demonstrate comprehension and use technological resources to develop solutions to problems.
Encourage students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
Create a classroom environment where students can access subject-related materials that address their needs and interests.
Collaborate with staff within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
Keep abreast of developments and improvements in education that affect the instructional program.
Attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Maintain attendance, grade, and other required records.