Elementary Teacher 5th grade (contract)

Pottstown, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An anticipated contract vacancy exists starting in January 2026 for a Grade 5 elementary teacher at Lower PottsgroveElementarySchool at Pottsgrove School District. Pottsgrove teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans and present those lessons to their students individually or in groups. 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively with the principal subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for children.
Assess the attitudes skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
Provide meaningful appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of children including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs of children.
Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties.
Effectively implement IEPs of identified children using the resources that are provided.
Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence.
Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process.
Evaluate childrens progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
Complete and record students progress and attendance on appropriate records or documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
Active and valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate for the elementary level.
Prior teaching experience while not required may be preferred.
An understanding of the latest instructional strategies in academic areas.
Valid clearances dated within one year.

Location:Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
Compensation:Commensurate with PGEA Collective Bargaining Unit salary schedule.
Benefits:Eligible for healthcare benefits and the state retirement system (PSERS).
Assignment:contract

Start date: January 2026

Must have current Act 34 151 & 114 Clearances

Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively with the principal subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for children.
Assess the attitudes skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
Provide meaningful appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of children including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs of children.
Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties.
Effectively implement IEPs of identified children using the resources that are provided.
Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence.
Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process.
Evaluate childrens progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
Complete and record students progress and attendance on appropriate records or documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
Active and valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate for the elementary level.
Prior teaching experience while not required may be preferred.
An understanding of the latest instructional strategies in academic areas.
Valid clearances dated within one year.

Start date: January 2026

Must have current Act 34 151 & 114 Clearances

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.