Substitute Teacher - District-Wide

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
No professional work experience required
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) 5 year substitute authorization or teaching license
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic classroom management and planning skills
Basic organizational skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
Ability and desire to work as a team member
Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Previous successful teaching experience
Experience working in the public sector
Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.