High School Instructional Support Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/LD/ED Teacher
Date Posted:
2/26/2024
Location:
Delone Catholic High School
Job Description
Secondary School Instructional SupportTeacher
Full-Time for the 2024-2025 School Year
School: Delone Catholic High School
City & State: McSherrystown, PA
Basic Job Description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a remedial resource instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, implementing Diocesan approved remedial reading, writing and mathematics curricula and programs.
Essential Functions

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of remedial reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Develops remedial reading, writing and mathematics strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics.
• Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing and mathematics assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of remediation in reading writing and mathematics 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.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Responsibilities/Tasks for: Secondary School teacher

1. Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
5. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
6. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
7. Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
8. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
9. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
10. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
11. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems.
12. Use technology and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
13. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
14. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
15. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
16. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injuries and damage.
17. Maintain professional competence by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
18. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
19. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
20. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
• Must have a PA Instructional Certification or be willing to obtain one on the job.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing if teaching religion. Otherwise, must be willing to respect the Catholic Church's teachings on morality.