HS Perm Substitute Teacher

Charter Schools USA•Aventura, FL

About The Position

The HS Perm Substitute Teacher enables students to continue their education smoothly and completely when the regular teacher is absent. The role supports Charter Schools USA’s mission of a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life, and its education model focused on giving every student the opportunity for success. The substitute reviews the plans and schedule for the teaching day with the principal, supervisor, or designated teacher; delivers the absent teacher’s prepared lessons; and reports the day’s activities in writing, providing other feedback as requested. The substitute follows school and CSUSA policies and procedures that apply to regular teachers, maintains established classroom and school routines, and consults with the principal or supervisor before initiating procedures not covered by the teacher’s plans. The position also includes overseeing student behavior, maintaining appropriate behavior throughout the school day, building good relationships with faculty and staff, and treating information about students and staff confidentially. The work takes place under usual school conditions and may be noisy during periods of high student traffic. The job is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime provisions.

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
Completion of the District’s Substitute Workshop.
Commitment to company values and the company’s mission.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment toward the job; support company values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
Ability to work and interact with staff and relate to individuals at all levels of the organization, while being sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
Time-management skills, including prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling.
Basic computer skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Communication skills, including oral communication and presentations, written communication, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.

Responsibilities

Review the teaching-day plans and schedule with the principal, supervisor, or designated teacher.
Teach lessons prepared by the absent teacher.
Provide a written report of the day’s activities and other feedback as requested by the building principal.
Follow applicable school and CSUSA policies, rules, and procedures.
Consult the building principal or supervisor before initiating lessons or procedures not specified in the teacher’s plans.
Maintain established school and classroom routines and procedures.
Oversee pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested.
Maintain appropriate student behavior throughout the school day for assigned students.
Maintain good relations with district faculty and staff.
Treat information about students and staff with utmost confidence.
Perform other duties as assigned.