Southeast Delco School District

Social Studies Teacher

 Harris School

2024-2025 School Year

 

 

Position Summary: 

 

The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.

 

District Summary:

 

The Southeast Delco School District is dedicated to fostering the growth, motivation, and inspiration of every student, forging a strong partnership for their success, while envisioning a vibrant and inclusive learning environment centered around their needs. Here, students are empowered as informed problem-solvers and active participants in their education. We provide all students with the essential resources and support they need to bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application. Within this nurturing atmosphere, our aim is to unlock the full potential of each student, empowering them to contribute not only to their personal growth but also to the betterment of the communities they proudly serve.

 

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons in the assigned content area(s); differentiate instruction for all students; implement IEP accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain all assigned courses to high standards, adjust lessons and assessments as necessary.
• Gather resources that assist in addressing/incorporating state standards inot lessons, instructional materials, and assessments. 
• Regularly monitor and maintain student attendance expectations. 
• Monitor and analyze assessment data to support informed instructional decision-making (including but not limited to PVAAS, Keystone, PSSA , etc.)
• Provide timely feedback to students in order to support students to reach content mastery goals/targets. 
• Participate in procuring state-mandated testing, school field trips, community outreach, and marketing events.
• Collaborate effectively with department and cohort peers to ensure academic goals are appropriate and instructional strategies are effective to reach identified student outcomes. 
• Maintain accurate records and information in student information systems, following established procedures. 

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content
• Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
• Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Social Studies 7-12 or Middle Level Social Studies 6-9

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or a related field of study
• 2+ years of experience teaching in education environment

Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure release (Act 168) forms
• School Personnel Health REcord and TB Test

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
• Indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
• Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional pulling, pushing

Level of Compensation:  $52,283 - $104,397 (dependent on step and track placement as determined based on collective bargaining agreements)

 

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

 

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.