Job detail

PA Certified_8th grade English Language Arts Teacher_26-27

American Paradigm Schools

#Charter School #Social Emotional Learning #English Language Arts #SEL #Student Information System #Curriculum Alignment #Caring School Community Model #PA Teaching Certification

Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for creating and aligning 8th grade ELA curriculum with PSSA Assessment Anchors and delivering weekly lesson plans. They must collaborate with grade-level teams, ESL and special education teachers, and maintain positive relationships with students and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification. The role requires the ability to implement the Caring School Community model and meet various physical requirements including lifting and standing.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationCollaborationClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentSocial Emotional LearningStudent InterventionGoogle Suite for EducationPSSA Alignment

Job description

American Paradigm Schools 8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.

Position

8th grade
English
Language
Arts
Teacher
Position type:
Full
Time
Position location (School):
Tacony
Academy
Charter
School
Department:
Teacher
Reports to:
Principal
Employment status:
Exempt
Employment duration: 10 Months

Position Summary

The English Language Arts teacher is responsible for creating resources for our curriculum and aligning our curriculum with the PSSA Assessment Anchors. The ELA teacher also works as part of a grade level team to coordinate school wide efforts in order to meet the goals of the school in service to the scholars. Major Responsibilities Create a scope and sequence that aligns with the PSSA Assessment Anchors Create weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and current curriculum in coordination with APS Grade and provide timely feedback to students Communicate with team about school-wide and grade expectations Communicate with families about their child's progress Coordination with ESL teacher Coordination with special education teacher Building and maintaining positive relations with students. Attend after school hour events as needed Ensure the safety and well-being of the students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Computers and Electronics Instructing Psychology Mathematics Public Safety and Security Sociology and Anthropology Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making Systems Analysis and evaluation Technology Skills Google Suite for Education Student Information System Student Intervention Programs Document Camera Projector, laptop, copier Education and certifications Bachelor's Degree (required) PA Teaching Certification (required)

Physical Requirements Sitting Walking Standing Talking Pushing Driving Lifting 20-25 Lbs.
Moving Up and Down from a seated position Restraining Walking up and down stairs American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities.