Long-Term In-House Substitute Teacher: Middle School Health Teacher

Hmong College Prep Academy•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) is seeking a Long-Term In-House Substitute Teacher for a Middle School Health Teacher position. This role is responsible for instructing students in grades 6-8, creating a flexible and favorable learning environment, and motivating students to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge. The assignment is for a staff absence from August 17th to January 29th. HCPA is a Title I Charter School dedicated to providing an integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience, preparing graduates for college and beyond.

Requirements

Must have active 5-12 Health License with the state of Minnesota.
Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning.
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student needs and abilities.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Ability to adapt Instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations.
Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives.
Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development.
Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of teaching experience
Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting

Responsibilities

Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the school and/or classroom teacher.
Assume responsibility for lesson planning, grading, and record keeping while covering a long-term absence.
Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
Provide differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content.
Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging.
Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery.
Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool.
Via Schoology/Seesaw, ensure all online class resources are current.
Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events as needed during the long-term assignment.
Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested.
Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
When not required as a substitute teacher, work with students, projects, or activities as described by K-12 school directors.
Supervise student activities, which may include: Bus duty, Breakfast and/or lunch duty.
Other related duties as assigned.