ELEMENTARY TEACHER - Grade 4

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

• Grade 4 Pennridge School District GUTH
• PERKASIE, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Pennridge School District Job Details

Job ID:

5728048

Application Deadline:

Jun 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE:

Classroom Teacher

• Elementary
• Grade 4 REPORTS

TO AND IS EVALUATED BY

Building Principal

AVAILABLE

August 2026

HOURS:

8:05

• 3:35 TERMS

OF EMPLOYMENT

10-month full-time, salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

DESCRIPTION.

Pennridge School District is looking for a elementary school teacher who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and will work cooperatively with the principal, supervisors and other staff members to help students reach their potential. The elementary teacher will have command of the basic skills and knowledge required fo the teaching assignment. Awareness of the needs of children for a sense of worth and dignity understanding and direction. Provide evidence of a desire to positively influence the lives of students.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION

The teacher is the member of the school system with the greatest interaction with children. It is the teacher who bears the primary responsibility for carrying out the aims and objectives of the educational program. The attitudes, skills and abilities of the teaching staff to a great measure determine the probable success of the school program. To ensure the maximum teacher contribution, teachers must accept responsibility for planning as well as implementing education programs of the school. The teacher is responsible to the principal of the building to which assigned.

ESSENTIAL 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 IEP's and the 504 plan 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. Evaluate and record children's progress and attendance as a basis for planning and reporting to parents. Maintain acceptable standards of discipline in the classroom which promotes learning and supports the school-wide discipline plans. Provide immediate care and protect injured students until the services of nurse or other medical personnel are available. Follow building's safety-emergency management plan. Perform additional duties such as lunchroom, bus, or recess as required. Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills through activities such as graduate study, participation in staff development, professional reading and other appropriate activities as defined in the District's Act 48 Plan. Support school programs and maintain a high standard of ethical professional conduct when dealing with associates, parents and other members of the community. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification

• Elementary Elementary Education/Content Area Certification is preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)

• Dated within one year Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) )
• Dated within one year FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) )
• Dated within one year School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)

PDE 6004

Form (Act 24) Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY X LIGHT WORK MEDIUM WORK HEAVY WORK VERY HEAVY WORK

SEDENTARY:

involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK

The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

PROCEDURE

Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application. EOE

Position Type:

Full-Time 10-month