Elementary Librarian

Pottsgrove School District
Pottstown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2024
    JobID: 762

    Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching
    Date Posted:
    8/14/2023
    Location:
    West Pottsgrove Elementary

    Thank you for your interest in the Pottsgrove School District! We are located in southwestern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Our District strength lies in strong community support for our schools, a dedicated staff, and an active student body.

    Quick District Facts:

    • Our mission is to educate and inspire all students to excel as productive, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners.
    • We have five operating school buildings utilizing 610,925 square feet of building space and 161.8 acres of land.
    • The District serves over 3,000 students and 450 staff members across five schools.
    • We are one of three school districts (Spring-Ford & Upper Perkiomen) in Montgomery County that sends students to the Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center in preparation for direct entry into the workplace or to continue on to higher education.
    • Pottsgrove students have scored an average of 1,099 on the SAT College Entrance exam, exceeding the National Average of 1,096.
    • Pottsgrove boasts a balanced schedule for teachers which includes planning, prep, and flexible time for teachers to reset. Pottsgrove has a niche in offering rich professional development with choices that best align with teachers' interests, enhancing teachers' abilities and skill sets in the classroom.
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    The Pottsgrove School District is currently seeking applicants for an Elementary Librarian. This is a contracted position available for the 2023-2024 school year. Pottsgrove teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups. Teaching position involves direct instruction, co-teaching, case management, and collaboration. The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills, effective instructional talents, and establish relationships with students, colleagues and families. They track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning. This position will be part of the close-knit community of Pottsgrove staff who positively impact the lives of students each day.

    Essential Performance Responsibilities
    • Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
    • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
    • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
    • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
    • Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Thomaston Public Schools.
    • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
    • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
    • Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
    • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
    • Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

    Additional Duties
    Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Qualifications Profile
    • Certification/License:
    • PA State Certification Library certification
    Education
    • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
    Experience
    • Successful prior experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

    FLSA Status: Exempt
    LOCATION: split between West Pottgrove and Ringing Rocks Elementary buildings (K - 2)
    SALARY: Placement on the PGEA Salary Schedule based on experience and education. This is a contract position.
    BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package starting the first day of employment and includes healthcare and pension (PSERS).

    Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances




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