South Fayette Township School District
3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883
www.southfayette.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Middle School Classroom Teacher (7th Grade ELA)
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate (Required)
• Candidates with English 7-12, Middle Level English 6-9 or Grades 4-8 ELA.
• 3.0 or higher QPA
• Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy

EDUCATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal and communicated to the superintendent for review.
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• Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to students in a classroom, using the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
• Instructs students in standards and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning through project-based, real-world tasks.
• Promotes the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts through experiential learning opportunities.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Collaborates with peers to write curricular units and participates in associated training and professional development.
• Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional, safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction.
• Maintains professional competences through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing procedures.
• Utilizes data to make instructional decisions.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Participates in school-wide programs including, but not limited to PBIS, World of Work, and Advisory.