Site Substitute Teacher (SY 2026-27)
About The Position
Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable. This role involves teaching assigned classes, utilizing effective and research-based academic assessment strategies, and collecting and analyzing student data to monitor progress and differentiate instruction. The position requires practicing identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy, providing constructive feedback, planning units and lessons, and maintaining records such as attendance, behavior, and academic data. Building positive relationships with the school community, contributing to professional learning communities, and communicating effectively with parents/caregivers and colleagues are also key aspects of this role. Additionally, participation in site and network professional development, meetings, and events, as well as serving on school leadership teams or committees, is expected. Other duties as assigned may also be performed.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization or a degree major in the subject area or at least 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units in the subject area
- Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
- Knowledge of instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
- Knowledge of leadership development practices and effective supervision
- Knowledge of California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogy
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and change management theory
- Knowledge of effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
- Ability to motivate, inspire and engage students
- Ability to support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
- Ability to use and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
- Ability to guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
- Ability to implement collaborative and team building processes
- Ability to plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
- Ability to facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
- Ability to provide timely and actionable feedback
- Ability to use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively across diverse communities
- Ability to manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills
Responsibilities
- Teach classes as assigned
- Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
- Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
- Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
- Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
- Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
- Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
- Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
- Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
- Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
- Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
- Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
- Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
- Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
- Perform related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
