IMMEDIATE OPENING- Long-Term Middle School Math Substitute Teacher

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is an award-winning network of charter schools in Dayton, Ohio, serving students in grades K–12. Its mission is to prepare future college graduates to become community leaders. DECA emphasizes student success, relationships, integrity, and the belief that education changes lives. Long-Term Middle School Math Substitute Teachers/Advisors advocate for and guide students’ learning according to their individual needs and strengths. They build relationships with students and families, support students in setting and pursuing learning goals, and create effective learning experiences for their advisory groups. The role reports to the School Principal and is temporary for 8–12 weeks. Salary is determined based on experience and education level.

Requirements

Valid Ohio teaching license for the assigned grade and/or subject, or an Ohio Substitute Teaching License.
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults.
A broad range of interests and experience, with a passion for learning.
Knowledge of state and national academic content standards and IDEA rules and procedures.
Basic knowledge of all core content areas.
Knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments.
Sound classroom management skills.
Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties.
Experience integrating technology into teaching and learning.
Effectiveness in an interdisciplinary, team-based environment.
Collegiality and eagerness to participate in student-centered school activities.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Developing and practicing cultural competence in teaching, teamwork, and leadership; building relationships; providing, seeking, and acting on feedback; and living DECA’s Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model and advocate for students and families.
Assess students’ academic, social, and personal strengths and needs.
Build appropriate relationships with students and their parents or guardians.
Be reasonably available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside traditional scheduled times when required.
Implement DECA Middle’s mission and understand how its goals align with Ohio Department of Education content standards.
Celebrate student accomplishments and hold students accountable for their academic progress.
Forecast each student’s educational needs and plan challenging instruction suited to each advisee’s needs, interests, and abilities.
Report students’ educational and social progress through at least quarterly reports, parent phone calls, and weekly student meetings.
Attend faculty meetings and staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff.
Facilitate additional academic, social, and health services for advisees as needed.
Mediate student conflicts to the best of the teacher/advisor’s ability.
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual student records as required by school law and the sponsor agreement.
Use a variety of educational techniques and establish clear objectives for each student.
Collaborate with the school team on academic and social intervention strategies.
Provide supplemental and educational activities to support student growth.
Ensure students use standard materials prescribed by school staff, such as planners and journals.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal and continually improve professional competence.