Job Description

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for an Anticipated Science Teacher position.

Location: Bellefonte Area Middle School

Type: Full-time

Work Day: School Day

Work Year: School Year, 9 month position.

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Reports to: Building Principal

Pay & Benefits

See attached document (below) for information about pay. Benefits information is available upon request. The pay scale is in accordance with our Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a middle school science teacher to educate all students to use knowledge, values, and skills to function effectively as citizens of our society, by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment in cooperation with community, parents, and innovative curriculum

Key Responsibilities

The Teacher position will:

• Plan for standards-based lessons that are challenging, rigorous, and purposeful.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy which enables students to meet or exceed academic standards.
• Selects instructional goals that are aligned with academic standards and within the district's established curriculum.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
• Designs coherent instruction.
• Assesses student learning and accurately maintains student data.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers to incorporate 21st Century Literacy Skills into lessons, co-teaching when available.
• To perform other professional duties as assigned by the building principal.

Education Requirements

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Education

Preferred:

• Master's degree in related field

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• Strong academic preparation and evidence of a rigorous teacher preparation program
• Experience with instructional technology
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience
• Experience working with English Learners or gifted students

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• Pennsylvania teaching certification
• Science 7-12/4-8 certification

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):
• Act 34 � Criminal History
• Act 114 � FBI Fingerprint
• Act 151 � PA Child Abuse
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/clearances for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski

Superintendent of Schools

318 North Allegheny Street

Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department

Email: hruser@basd.net

Phone: 814-355-4814 x3057

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at https://www.basd.net/