K-8 General Education Teacher

Gen Ed - The teacher is the central person responsible for planning and implementing the school’s instructional program in
relationship to the academic, emotional, social, physical, cultural, and aesthetic development of all students. Teachers
are also responsible for fostering open lines of communication with parents and guardians.

Reports to: Principal
Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried
Full-Time - Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties
Include but not limited to:
1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each
student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of
Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS).
2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the
same with each child’s instructional program.
3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students.
4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans.
5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner.
6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that
nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families.
7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences.
8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive,
missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress.
9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom
volunteers.
10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily
and on time.
11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities.
12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and
assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities.
13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or
supervisor, in a timely manner.

Requirements
1. Use professional ethics and appropriate conduct at all times, verbally and/or in writing, with students; family
leaders; principal; faculty/staff members; HISTCS Board of Directors and the community, at large.
2. Maintain appropriate personal appearance and adhere to the school dress code at all times (i.e., dress,
grooming and personal hygiene).
3. Provide up-to-date information regarding changes in academic and/or professional achievements (i.e.,
completing graduate studies, certification status, or matters regarding health that may limit or alter job
performance).
4. Attend and participate in all HISTCS professional development activities and/or experiences. This includes all
regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
5. Participate in formal and informal evaluation procedures that relate to professional performance and practice-
including developing and implementing a professional growth plan (setting annual “job targets” that specify
particular areas of personal and/or professional practice, for improvement).

 
Duties
Include but not limited to:
1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each
student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of
Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS).
2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the
same with each child’s instructional program.
3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students.
4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans.
5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner.
6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that
nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families.
7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences.
8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive,
missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress.
9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom
volunteers.
10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily
and on time.
11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities.
12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and
assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities.
13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or
supervisor, in a timely manner.  

Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
•PA State Teacher certification in K-4, K-6, Secondary Core Subjects (English, Science, Math, or Social Studies) Special
Education, Computer Science, Art, Physical Education, and Music
•Teaching experience preferred