About The Position

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. The Onsite Substitute Teacher/Administrative Support role serves as the primary substitute for all teachers at the school site, managing student behavior and ensuring engagement in learning. When not substituting, the role provides crucial administrative support, including managing student records, ensuring the school environment is orderly, and assisting with various school events and operations. This position is part of a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students into well-rounded citizens, offering small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • CA 30 Day Emergency Substitute Credential required
  • Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
  • Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
  • Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
  • Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
  • Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
  • Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
  • Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
  • Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
  • Must be able to logically solve problems
  • Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
  • Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have a passion for student success
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills
  • Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

Nice To Haves

  • Possession of either Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate
  • Bilingual Spanish or Korean (highly desired)
  • Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
  • Belief that every child is deserving an excellent education which prepares him/her for college and life beyond
  • Demonstrated ability to teach whole child in an inclusive setting using modifications and accommodations
  • Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue and ability to self-reflect
  • Life-long learner
  • Collaborative
  • Belief in data-driven instruction
  • Firm, kind approach to managing student behavior
  • Technologically competent
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver
  • Sense of humor and love of teaching

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary substitute for all teachers at the school site.
  • Follow classroom systems/procedures established by the classroom teacher and manage student behavior in alignment with schoolwide practices.
  • Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values, demonstrating genuine care for all students.
  • Embrace existing school-wide management systems and promote high standards of behavior.
  • Collaborate with school leaders, providing input to improve Bright Star programs.
  • Actively participate in professional development sessions.
  • Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students.
  • Commit to a longer school day and calendar year.
  • Adhere to Bright Star’s professional attire guidelines.
  • Supervise bathroom breaks and participate in rotating detention supervision.
  • Uphold attendance procedures each period using School Information Systems (SIS).
  • Enthusiastically participate in school-wide culture events (i.e., Songfest, academic assemblies, and Field Day).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Adhere to Bright Star curriculum maps and guidelines.
  • Create weekly lesson plans/overviews.
  • Plan rigorous lessons aligned to the California State and/or California Common Core standards.
  • Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, gifted students, English Language Learners, and/or students with IEPs, etc.).
  • Implement feedback from administrator regarding lesson plans and/or execution.
  • Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment.
  • Implement Bright Star’s Expected School Learning Results.
  • Support instruction with school-wide supplemental programs (i.e., Reading Counts/Study Island).
  • Maintain grade books and meet reporting deadlines (i.e., OT/CU or progress reports).
  • Communicate with families regarding student academics and behavior.
  • Collaborate with Special Education Team.
  • Use planning periods for the advancement of student academics.
  • Tutor students in need of remediation.
  • Perform other adjunct duties.
  • Support in the collection and maintenance of applications for admission, cumulative records, forms, and other documents; secure missing forms; and ensuring the confidentiality of all student records and information.
  • Support in entering student enrollment data and update all student records, including student registration and attendance, using the school's student management software.
  • Ensure that the school's physical environment is at all times neat and orderly, including but not limited to the reception/administrative area, waiting area, copier room, supplies closet, records room, and teacher center.
  • Translate as needed in oral and/or written form.
  • Attend student Individualized Education Plan meetings as an admin designee.
  • Support student in-school suspension days as the teacher on record.
  • Support with before and afterschool supervision.
  • Support with Independent Study as needed.
  • Support teacher grading for long term in house subbing assignments.
  • Support document creation and distribution for school-wide events and initiatives.
  • Assist the Dean of Operations with planning and preparing for school events and activities.
  • Perform all duties designated by the Dean of Operations for the school's successful functioning.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health
  • dental
  • vision
  • STRS retirement matching
  • life insurance
  • optional 403b plan
  • sick and vacation paid time off
  • holidays
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