Long-Term Integrated Science High School Substitute

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Long-Term Substitute High School Integrated Science Teachers/Advisors at DECA serve as advocates and guides for students' learning based upon individual student needs and gifts. Teachers/advisors know their students well, help them plan and follow through on their learning goals, and work tirelessly to create optimal learning experiences for students in their advisory groups. Teachers/advisors report to the School Director.

Requirements

Valid Ohio teaching license for assigned grade, and/or subjects, or Ohio Substitute Teaching License
Prior relevant experience preferred
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
A broad range of interests and experience with a passion for learning
Knowledge of state and national academic content standards and IDEA rules and procedures
Basic knowledge in all core content areas
Knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments
Sound classroom management skills
Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties
Experience with technology‐integration in the teaching and learning process
Effectiveness in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment
Collegiality and an eagerness to participate in student-centered school activities are essential
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Entrepreneurial spirit
Leadership skills
Excellent problem‐solving skills

Responsibilities

Serve as positive role model for students
Assess student academic, social, and personal strengths and needs
Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the traditional prescribed times and day when required to do so (within reason)
Implement, by instruction and action, DECA High’s mission
Know and understand DECA High’s goals and how they align to content area standards as defined by Ohio Department of Education
Celebrate student accomplishments
Hold students accountable for their academic progress
Advocate for, and on behalf of, students and families
Forecast educational needs of each student
Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of each advisee
Report each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through, at minimum quarterly reports, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Facilitate additional academic, social, and health services for each advisee as needed
Mediate student conflicts to the best of the teacher/advisor’s ability
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law and sponsor agreement with The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
Employ a variety of educational techniques in pursuit of educational goals and establish clear objectives for each student
Work with school team on academic and social intervention strategies for student
Provide supplemental and educational activities in order to support student growth
Ensure that each student employs standard materials prescribed by school staff (planners, journals, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal
Strives to continually improve professional competence