Elementary Teacher (Grades K-3)

Position:  Elementary Teacher (Grades K-3)
Term: Beginning 2025-2026 School Year 
Classification: Professional Employee 
FTE: Full-Time

We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of  ELEMENTARY TEACHER, (GRADES K-3) at the Liberty Bell Elementary School.  

ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools—public and private—in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
(1)    Grades K-3 all subjects.
(2)    Create and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and district curriculum
(2)    Implement effective instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning styles and promote student growth in all subject areas.
(3)   Assess student progress through various methods, including formative and summative assessments as well as use data to inform instruction.
(4)   Develop a positive and supportive classroom environment that fosters student success and well-being, including establishing clear rules and procedures that promote respect and collaboration.
(5)   Utilize a variety of instructional materials and technology to enhance student learning and engagement to meet the needs of all learners.
(6)   Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, including providing regular feedback to students, collaborating with parents to support student learning at home, and working with colleagues to share best practices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Certification: A valid (active) Pennsylvania Instructional I/ II certification in Elementary PK -4 or Elementary K -6 is required.
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

COMPENSATION
FLSA EXEMPT: in accordance with the SLSD-SLEA Collective Bargaining Agreement here.

DIRECTIONS
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district’s Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Application Deadline:  Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.  (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.