Full Time Building Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders. Position Overview Substitute Teacher is responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Substitute Teacher workday corresponds with the teachers workday.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors Degree
- Qualifications Substitute Teaching License
- Technology demands: Familiar with cloud based software solutions (Google Suite)
- Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position
- Physical demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing.
Responsibilities
- Teach scheduled classes
- Implement lesson plans, routines, and expectations set forth by the classroom teacher
- Develop and maintain a positive learning environment
- Implement effective management procedures and routines
- Maintain the confidentiality of student Information, grades, and school personnel
- Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised
- Consult with the grade level/content team to resolve questions and/or concerns
- Follow all campus procedures and schedules
- Promote the proper use and care of materials, tools, and school property
- Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned
- Provide impromptu lesson plan or activity that is developmentally appropriate as needed
- Assist students with their coursework towards mastery
- Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
- Adapt instructional approach to meet the unique individual needs of the students
- Provide detailed notes and summary on work completed
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, families, and community members
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Develop lesson plans for length of assignment. (Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.)
- Grade student work, provide feedback, enter grades in online gradebook/reporting system, and provide summative course grade in partnership with certified staff member
- Conduct family conferences as requested
- Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teachers planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and /or playground duty.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies
Benefits
- 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
- 12 weeks family paid leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 403b match Fully match up to 3%
- 50% match up to 5%
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement
- Gym and wellness discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
