Long-Term Substitute (25.26 School Year)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

7d•$200 - $200•Onsite

About The Position

Long-term substitutes (LTS) are regional employees who are assigned to KIPP St. Louis Schools based on school needs and are assigned to a school for six to twelve weeks before being reassigned to another school if needed. LTS provide instructional coverage for a teacher absent for an extended period. The LTS will work the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence and perform teacher duties.

Requirements

60 college credits and Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
School-Based Staff must have the ability to...Operate a computer and office equipment daily
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Substitute Certification (preferred)
Experience substituting or working with the youth (preferred)
A passion for teaching in the city of St. Louis
Dedication to helping children grow and learn

Responsibilities

Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work
Enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture
Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement
Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening
Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development (REQUIRED)
Operate a computer and office equipment daily
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)