Grade 1 Teacher

5 days ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States Harrisburg School district Full time

JobID: 5958

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

11/19/2025

Location:

Foose Elementary School

Closing Date:

03/01/2026

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: Lincoln 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.

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