Position Purpose

Substitute Teachers are responsible for delivering instruction and implementation of daily lesson plans, providing a caring and safe classroom experience for students, and ensuring student learning. Substitutes could be asked to teach full or half days on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions

• Follows the regular teacher's lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning.
• Assigns classwork and homework, as necessary, according to lesson plans.
• Differentiates instruction to fit the learning styles of various students.
• Maintains a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
• Supervises students out of class, such as in the hallways, lunchroom, and recess.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by divisional leadership.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a bachelor's degree.
• Experience teaching is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a diverse school environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
• Ability to maintain classroom discipline.
• Track record of punctuality, responsibility, and flexibility.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Able to move around a classroom and other school environments.

Application Procedures

To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three references through our online platform.