Long Term Substitute Teacher-Fegely

Portage Township Schools•Portage, IN

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Teacher engages students in learning and manages student behavior in a positive, proactive, and constructive manner to provide a safe and optimal learning environment. The teacher prepares students to become productive, responsible citizens through positive engagement and modeling, and creates a flexible classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The role establishes rapport with students and positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, and staff; seeks to meet individual student needs; and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that support continuing education. The teacher develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines, providing diverse learners with appropriate accommodations and modifications, including those required by each child's IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan, or other legally mandated document. The teacher supervises students in assigned areas and as needed, collaborates with teachers and administrators on instructional and classroom issues, responds to inquiries about the instructional program and student progress, and supports a culture of student empowerment, inclusiveness, and support. Other duties may be assigned by the employer, and specific duties and responsibilities are assigned by the building principal. The position has supervisory responsibility for students, volunteers, and assistants.

Requirements

Indiana teaching license appropriate to the grade or subject, or an Indiana Substitute Teacher License.

Responsibilities

Engage students in learning and manage student behavior positively, proactively, and constructively to maintain a safe and optimal learning environment.
Prepare students to become productive, responsible citizens through positive engagement and modeling.
Create a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
Establish effective rapport with students and seek to meet individual student needs.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for continuing education.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, and other staff members.
Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
Develop lesson plans.
Deliver group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
Provide accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, including legally required accommodations and modifications in IEPs, 504 plans, Health Care Plans, or other legally mandated documents.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address instructional or classroom issues.
Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
Create and support a culture that empowers students and encourages inclusiveness and support for all children.
Supervise students, volunteers, and assistants.
Perform other duties as required by the employer, with specific duties and responsibilities assigned by the building principal.