- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching - Date Posted:
3/3/2026 - Location:
Downey Elementary School - Closing Date:
05/29/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide
| Grade 2 Teacher - (Anticipated 26-27 SY) | JobID: 6002 |
Job Summary
To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Essential Functions
| Essential Functions | % TIME |
| Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. | 25% |
| Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction. | 15% |
| Establishes and district 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 or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity. | 15% |
| Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. | 10% |
| Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment. | 5% |
| Administers individual and group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. | 5% |
| Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program. | 5% |
| Demonstrates 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 Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators. | 5% |
| Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities. | 5% |
| Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records. | 5% |
| Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities. | 5% |
Licenses and Certifications
Elementary Teacher Certification Required
LOCATION: Downey Elementary School
SALARY: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement.
WORK CONTRACT: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement
Required Documents:
Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint Clearances as required by PA School Code at time of hire.
