Middle School 8th Grade Science, Long Term Substitute Teacher, 2025-2026 SY chez West York Area School District

The West York Area School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute 8th Grade Science Teacher for the Middle School, with an anticipated start date in January or February 2026.

Qualifications:

• Proper Teaching Certification.
• Experience with instructional methodology.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

• Promote the students' welfare and proper educational development in keeping with the accepted theories of child growth and development.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members and parents.
• Assist with cocurricular and other duties as determined by the building principal.
• Keep accurate records of students' evaluations, reporting to the parent or guardian the progress and adjustment.
• Interpret the curriculum through contact with the parents and daily contact with students.
• Provide for the care and proper usage of school property and maintain the current inventory used for instructional purposes.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
• Assist with and participate in the in-service programs offered in the schools as needed.
• Contribute to the development of and support for building and district goals.
• Follow planned course objectives and time requirements for teaching assignments.  
• Oversee teacher aides in the performance of their duties.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal or designee.

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
(The WYASD will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.)

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit.
• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs.
• Ability to reach above and below the waist.
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion.
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Read publications and professional materials to keep abreast of studies, new techniques, and materials designed to improve instruction.
• Observe proper and professional lines of communication concerning district policies, procedures, and methods.
• Strong human relations skills.
• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information.

Compensation: In accordance with the professional agreement.

EOE