Role OverviewA teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; provides the use of real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; instructs the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications, in the development of lessons, and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments.
What You Will Do
Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards; Provides instruction in respective subject area(s); Provides students with instruction emphasizing real life applications and simulations; Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving;
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of grade level education; subject specific expertise; the contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level; critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques; the theories and principles of child growth and development; state standards and performance levels; the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems;
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area
- Presentation of an original, signed letter from the Certification Officer of an accredited college or university verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program in order to be eligible for an Emergency Permit
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