LTS-Kindergarten Teacher

Anticipated dates: 12/14/2026-3/8/2027

• Job Description

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• Overview

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• Assist students in reaching their potential in order that they might become effective contributors to society. Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning, provide appropriate learning activities, establish positive relationships with parents and staff members, and help students understand their role in the home, school, and community.
• Essential Functions

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• Instruct assigned classes in the locations/times designated.
• Plan, implement and continue to up-date a course of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and be able to show written evidence of preparation upon request of any Administrator.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of up-to-date instructional techniques and media consistent with classroom environment provided.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations by assessing students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Seek the assistance of District specialists for students who may need learning support.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students in their use of equipment and materials in the school.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and assist in the evaluation of job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, High School Principal, other Building Administrators, or Guidance Counselors.
• Job Requirements

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• Basic Qualifications

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• Must have a bachelor's degree and the instructional certification required under the Certification Staffing Policy Guidelines (CSPGs) as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the specific position in which employed.
• Must excel at using computer based systems.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Additional Qualifications

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• Strives to maintain professional, cooperative, and respectful relationships with all other District employees.
• Serve as a pleasant, helpful, patient, consoling, and positive representative of Lower Dauphin School District in all interactions with the community.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and a team player along with the ability to work with frequent interruptions and under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, communicate clearly and effectively, work independently, exercise good judgment and follow written and verbal directions.
• Physical Demands

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• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and use both hands for grasping and repetitive motions.
• Some bending and twisting of the body required.
• Ability to lift/carry no more than 15 lbs. independently.
• Visual and audio acuity including ability to read computer screens and written documents.
• Work Environment

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• Typical classroom setting subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Working hours are contractual days from 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM.