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Secondary Education Teacher - Harrisburg S D

To create a flexible secondary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish appropriate, effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furthering the student's education, in accordance with each student's ability; establish appropriate, effective relationships with students, parents, community, and other staff members; and to fully implement the curriculum in an effective instructional method.

Essential Functions % TIME Teaches specified subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students using the 25% curriculum adopted by the Board of School Directors and other appropriate learning activities.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and 15% requirements: translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day 15% or beyond the work day on field trips on in learning activities when necessary.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students 15% solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.

Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and an attractive displays, bulletin boards, 5% interest centers throughout the school environment.

Administers individual and group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program, 5% 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 5% school program.

Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of 5% Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.

Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or 5% through self-selected activities.

Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities 5% as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors Degree X

Secondary Teacher Certification X

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