Classroom Teacher
District: Universal Education Companies
City, State Zip: Philadelphia, PA 19146
Telephone: 215-732-2876
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Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Activities
Beginning: Jun 30, 2012
Deadline: Jun 30, 2012**
Certificate: Elementary Education (1-6)
Certificate: Middle School Education (5-9)

Job Description:
Middle School Teachers

Universal's education mission is to provide an unparalleled high quality education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. Through the implementation of Universal's comprehensive academic and social program, we build future community leaders and contributing members of society. Universal seeks to make schools a hub for the surrounding community that helps transform neighborhoods.

Middle School Teachers will be responsible to establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.

- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.

- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Must have or be working towards State Teaching certification.
- Experience working with special education population in an urban classroom setting
- Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students
- Familiarity with the social-emotional needs of students
- Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals

To apply the following documentations MUST be attached with your resume:
- Clearances
- Teaching Certification or letter of eligibility
- Copy of highest Degree

Universal Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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