In-House Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Language offerings vary by campus: our North - Thornton campus offers Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian, while our Aurora and Douglas County campuses offer Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village. The In-House Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional and classroom support throughout the school by serving as the substitute teacher for teacher absences while also supporting students through small-group instruction, one-on-one interventions, classroom assistance, and student supervision when substitute coverage is not needed. Under the direction of the School Principal or designee, the In-House Substitute Teacher maintains continuity of instruction by implementing lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. This position is assigned to the school daily and may provide support in one or more classrooms, intervention settings, or the in-school suspension classroom as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with school-aged children.
- Ability to supervise students and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- English language proficiency required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Colorado Teacher License or Colorado Substitute Authorization.
- Previous experience serving as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, instructional assistant, or classroom teacher.
- One or more years of experience working in a K-12 educational setting.
- Bilingual skills are preferred and may be required depending on assignment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary substitute teacher for assigned teacher absences throughout the school.
- Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher.
- Deliver engaging instruction aligned with curriculum standards and school expectations.
- Take accurate student attendance and maintain required classroom records.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and productive classroom environment.
- Utilize effective classroom management strategies to promote positive student behavior.
- Leave detailed notes regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and completed assignments for the classroom teacher.
- Ensure classroom materials and equipment are properly organized before leaving the assignment.
- Provide small-group and one-on-one academic support to reinforce classroom instruction.
- Assist students in developing academic skills, learning strategies, and organizational habits.
- Prepare instructional materials and learning resources as needed.
- Assist with administering classroom and standardized assessments.
- Monitor and document student academic and behavioral progress.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, progress monitoring, and assessment data.
- Enter required information into the school's student information systems.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and other school settings.
- Provide supervision and instructional support in the in-school suspension classroom when assigned.
- Help ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Respond appropriately to student behavior concerns and implement school discipline procedures consistently.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, interventionists, and support staff to meet student needs.
- Communicate effectively with school personnel regarding instructional activities and student progress.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and required training.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.
- Follow all district, state, and school policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
