Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Integrity Educational Services•Kentwood, MI

3d•$44,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services (IES), a nonprofit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy, is seeking a certified or uncertified Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide appropriate educational experiences for youth enrolled in the Lighthouse Academy district. The role’s home base is Lighthouse Academy South in Grand Rapids, with coverage of teacher absences at other Lighthouse Academy sites as needed, including community, residential, and juvenile detention programs in West Michigan. Lighthouse Academy serves youth and adults in detention, correctional, intervention-based, and community programs, including court-placed students, English Language Learners, and students with special education needs. The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is accountable to the Principal and works as part of a team that includes classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal, and office staff. Long-term assignments may include lesson planning, creating and carrying out instructional plans, using formative assessments to adjust instruction, and collecting and analyzing student data. The position also involves supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs; collaborating with colleagues; and helping maintain a respectful, team-oriented, accountable professional environment. This is a full-time, in-person role with 185 contracted workdays per school year. Candidates may be certified teachers or have at least 60 post-secondary credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher. The posting also states an associate degree or higher meets the education requirement. Teaching certification with an applicable endorsement is preferred but not required; IES may explore support toward certification for candidates interested in becoming teachers.

Requirements

At least two years of study at an institution of higher education, equal to 60 semester hours, or an associate degree or higher.
At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth.
At least one year of K–12 substitute teaching experience.
Experience working with youth and/or families.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions, address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations, and use verbal de-escalation as part of crisis intervention.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications or willingness to learn position-specific computer skills.
Must participate in and complete annual training, professional development, and other training deemed appropriate for the position.
Must pass a criminal history records search and, if required, a physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate with an applicable endorsement.
Experience working in an educational setting.
Interest in becoming a certified teacher; IES may explore options to help the teacher become certified.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate educational experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in the district.
Pursue strong student achievement and increased student learning.
Use the student support network to help address students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs.
Build meaningful and caring relationships with students to motivate them and influence their behavior and academic engagement.
For long-term assignments, collaboratively create and execute clear instructional plans, incorporating input from team members.
For long-term assignments, design and use formative assessments to adjust instruction daily.
Engage at-risk youth with cultural awareness and sensitivity toward students and staff.
Contribute to a professional environment of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
Seek instructional support from peers, coaches, or administrators as needed.
Assist with breakfast and lunch area coverage, when applicable, and with school arrival, passing, and dismissal coverage.
For long-term assignments, participate in weekly staff team meetings addressing students’ educational, advocacy, and support needs.
For long-term assignments, collect and analyze student data.
Perform other duties as assigned.