Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Integrity Educational Services•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services (IES), a non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide appropriate educational experiences for youth enrolled in its district. The role may be filled by a certified or uncertified candidate. Candidates may be certified teachers or have at least 60 post-secondary credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The 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 students 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, instructional planning and assessment, data analysis, and participation in weekly staff team meetings. The position involves engaging and supporting at-risk youth, building caring relationships, and collaborating with colleagues to address students’ educational, social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs. This is a full-time, 185-day contracted position per school year, performed in person.

Requirements

At least two years of study at an institution of higher education, equal to 60 semester hours, or an Associate’s 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 situations.
Ability to perform simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications or willingness to learn the computer skills needed 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 certified as a teacher; IES may explore helping 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.
Leverage the student support network to help address students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs.
Motivate students and influence their behavior by building meaningful, caring relationships.
For long-term assignments, collaboratively create and execute clear instructional plans, incorporating input from other 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 characterized by mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
Seek instructional support from knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators.
Assist with breakfast and lunch area coverage when applicable, and with 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.
Participate in and complete annual training, professional development, and other training appropriate to the position.