Substitute Teacher

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will assist them in fulfilling their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The Substitute Teacher works as needed but may only substitute for a given teacher for up to 20 consecutive days.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of minimum standards of Texas charter schools
• Understanding of student populations on his/her campus
• Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques
• Understanding of curriculum and instruction, with the ability to model for the faculty and staff
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
• Excellent and strong communication skills (verbal and nonverbal)
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students, school staff, residential staff, and visitors, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare daily lesson plans and submit them to the Principal weekly (if applicable), if in the classroom, as a long-term substitute for more than one week and up to 20 days.
• Follow the prepared lesson plans of the regular classroom teacher if in class for up to one week.
• Ensure lesson plans show adaptations for differences in student learning styles
• Teach instructional subjects according to the standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom.
• Display current student work in the classroom without last names.
• Assist in preparing report cards and IEP progress reports if working as a long-term substitute when such reports are due.
• Provide needed information and assist with developing FBAs and BIPs when appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Serve as a role model for students and classroom staff with regard to language, dress, and behavior.
• Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all state regulations and TCS policies for teachers.
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and administration.
• Actively participate in faculty and staff meetings and assist with school committees, if needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Occasional district-wide travel
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
• Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required (Master’s preferred).
• Texas teacher certification preferred.
• A minimum of one year’s experience as a classroom teacher, working with ED and LD students, preferred.

Additional Job Description Information (not posted)

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All CGNC Employees are at will.

Casa Gracia, NC, under Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code, will fingerprint applicants and conduct a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person