Penn Manor School District - Art Teacher

Posting: 3/4/25 - 3/18/25

Location: Penn Manor High School

Status: Permanent. 190 Days

Salary: Starting at $64,050

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Certification Required: Art K-12

Special Education Required: No

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Secondary Principal, the Classroom Teacher will be responsible for using student data to develop meaningful learning opportunities for students. The classroom teacher will be responsible for planning an effective program of instruction based on the components of the district curriculum and state/national standards associated with content and / or specific subject matter. This position works collaboratively with the secondary principals and grade level partners to set strategic academic priorities and implement programs and procedures to support, implement and achieve district academic and operational objectives.

Essential Function and Responsibilities

This position interfaces with students, parents, faculty and the community on a continual basis and requires a high degree of interpersonal skill and human relations ability. All job functions are to be executed with high quality customer service. Customers include students, parents, staff, teachers and community members. Examples demonstrative of high quality service may include, but are not limited to prompt responses to inquiries, professional and courteous verbal and non-verbal communication, and proactive problem solving.

Work in cooperation with the secondary school team to support the instructional program in grades seven through grade eight to achieve the curriculum goals of the school district.
Implement the appropriate curriculum program in compliance with district policy and guidelines.
Establish a consistent instructional schedule and behavior management system that supports an orderly learning environment.
Establish appropriate relationships with students to promote appropriate social behaviors for the school environment.
Work with Secondary Principal and grade level partner(s) to review assessment data to establish goals for strategic instruction.
Provide tiered interventions to targeted groups based on data, including differentiated instruction.
Collect data and maintain adequate records related to attendance and pupil progress.
Interpret, analyze and problem solve situations within your classroom and school to find effective resolve.
Implement an effective referral process for academic student assistance.
Attend meetings designed to plan programming for students with IEPs or academic intervention plans.
Adhere to all guidelines associated with IEP plans, 504 plans or individual health care plans for students.
Administer PSSA tests and other mandated testing programs at the secondary level.
Generate accurate, efficient, and timely communications with all constituents to include, but not be limited to newsletters, websites, blogs or mass electronic distributions such as text and email blasts.
Provide orientation for new students.
Order, maintain and inventory materials required for the implementation of the instructional program.
Cooperate with the district public relations coordinator to provide appropriate coverage for classroom events or activities.
Participate with organizations who support the efforts of the overall school program.
Cooperate with the director of technology to maximize the effective utilization of available technologies.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Secondary Supervisor.
Support class list assignments and the scheduling process within the building.
Adhere to the laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards associated with the teaching profession.

Qualifications

The Classroom Teacher must have an active Pennsylvania certification or have an appropriate emergency certification in compliance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Experience as a teacher is considered advantageous.

To Apply:

Please submit an application through Red Rover.

Penn Manor School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.