JOB SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will support the District’s mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content.
• Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
• Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university required
• Valid PA Certification: Biology 7-12 or Middle Level 4-8 cert. required
• 2+ years of experience teaching in education environment desired

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure release (Act 168) forms
• School Personnel Health Record and TB Test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional pulling, pushing

• Preparing and delivering engaging sciencelessons to students from different backgrounds, who all have different interests and abilities.
• Monitoring student performance, and adjusting teaching strategies and techniques for improved content delivery.
• Establishing classroom, laboratory, and field trip rules and ensuring all students understand and accept them.
• Setting up exams, assessments, and experiments in accordance with curriculum requirements and standards of the state and district.
• Communicating any student issues to parents, counselors, and other relevant staff members.
• Attending school events, club meetings, and staff meetings as required.
• Representing the school at conferences, workshops, and other networking events.
• Coming up with suggestions to improve the Biology Department and general school operations.
• Building rapport with students so that they feel comfortable and safe discussing sensitive topics in class.
• Encouraging students to participate in science fairs, competitions, and expos, and preparing them for these events.