Anticipated Long-Term Substitute - 5th Grade Elementary Teaching Position at Mars Area School District
Mars Area School District · Mars, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Mars
- Position Type:
Professional Teaching Staff/Elementary School Teacher - Date Posted:
9/5/2025 - Location:
Mars Area Centennial School - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
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| Anticipated Long-Term Substitute - 5th Grade Elementary Teaching Position | JobID: 280 |
Elementary Positions (PK-6)
JOB PROFILE: Teacher,
Reports to: Building Principal
Classification: Agreement between Mars Area SD & Mars Area Educational Association
Hours/Day: 7.5+
Purpose/Summary
The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners, and productive citizens.
Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education.
Provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Will follow a course of study following the design developed by the teachers and administration. It shall be regularly revised according to the recommendations of the teachers, administration, and the State Department of Education.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• Plan and implement lesson plans that meet individual needs, interests, and abilities within the Sullivan County curriculum.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians.
• Maintain a careful record of each student’s attendance. All excuses for absences shall be collected and turned into the office daily.
• Develop a systematic grading procedure according to the policies of the school and maintain neat and thorough records of student achievement.
• Assist each student to develop personal levels of performance appropriate to the student’s ability.
• Responsible for presenting appropriate, effective, and orderly instructional lessons by utilizing appropriate teaching techniques and instructional materials.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classrooms. In addition, all professional employees have the responsibility of student control and discipline in the halls, classroom, during assemblies, /programs, etc.
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by the law, Mars Area School District policy and administrative regulation.
• Actively participates in in-service training sessions. In-service and class preparation time is to be spent involved in professional activities, such as, preparation and revision of instructional materials and being informed of education developments.
• Assume individual responsibilities assigned by the Building Principal which may relate to student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Represent the District in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information.
Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of School or Executive Director or Designee.
EVALUATION: Annually or Bi-Annually by the Building Principal in accordance with the PA Department of Education requirements.
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in education/ Subject Area
• Proper valid Pennsylvania teacher certification required.
• Dual Certified
• Knowledge of current reading research and effective instructional practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
• Act 34 (Pa Criminal)
• Act 151 (Pa Child Abuse)
• Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)
• Act 24 – Arrest/Conviction Report Form
• Act 126 – Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 - Pennsylvania's Sexual Misconduct-Abuse Disclosure
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Knowledge and Abilities
• Academic Skills – Knowledge of K-12 Education.
• Communication: Teachers often communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. They must be able to communicate effectively in person and through written correspondence. They also need to be able to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
• Collaboration: Collaboration is the ability to work with others to achieve a common goal. Teachers often work with other professionals, such as school psychologists, to help students improve their reading skills. They also work with teachers to develop reading programs and strategies that best fit the needs of each student.
• Critical thinking: Critical thinking is the ability to analyze information and make decisions based on the information you have. Critical thinking is an important skill to have when working with students. For example, if a student is having trouble with a certain reading passage, teachers might use critical thinking to determine what the student already knows about the topic and what they might need to learn to help them understand the reading material.
• Organization: Teachers often must manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Having strong organizational skills can help you manage your time and responsibilities more efficiently. Organization can also help you keep track of student records, lesson plans and other important documents.
• Patience: Patience is another skill that teachers can use to help their students. Reading is a process that can take time, and it’s important for reading specialists to be patient with their students as they work to improve their reading skills.
• Technology Skills – Utilize all available technology necessary to complete requested tasks. Demonstrate with up-to-date computer software, including use of email programs, word processing, Excel, web page development, presentation, and accounting software programs. Ability to coordinate and update technology resources in an organized and retrievable protocol.
Other Skills and Abilities
• Working collaboratively with Administrators, Building Principals and School Board Members
Physical Demands
Must be able to travel between school buildings, other Districts, and various external locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must possess the manual dexterity necessary to effectively utilize keyboards and other technology with repetitive movement of hands and fingers.
Must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess the ability to see, hear, and talk to ascertain personnel effectiveness. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints and interacting with the public and staff. This job requires the ability to balance multiple demands effectively and simultaneously.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a MEDIUM Physical Demand Characteristic of Work position according to the physical demand’s strength rating of the Dictionary of Occupation Title, fourth edition published by the US Department of Labor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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