Long Term Substitute Teacher

CESAR CHAVEZ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC POLICY•Washington, DC

4d•$55,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Teacher will fill the instructional responsibilities necessary for any short-term or long-term substitute needs as identified by the administration of Chavez Schools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to engage, motivate, and lead students
Experience facilitating a student-centered classroom (cooperative learning, inquiry or project-based learning)
Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
Demonstrated success in using data to monitor student understanding and drive practice
Work with only the highest ethical standards
Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback

Responsibilities

Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
Grade assignments and enter grades into Schoology
Develop and/or follow instructional plans that are engaging, and rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
Establish high academic and behavioral expectations for every student
Foster respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
Reflect and respond positively to feedback.
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, and school-wide functions
Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
Perform additional duties as assigned