Permanent Substitute Teacher

Position Title: Permanent Substitute

Summary: The substitute teacher will assume professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of students in a supportive and positive classroom environment.

Compensation: $41,500 per year

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as, but not limited to, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality and interests and learning/motivational techniques.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of grade specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of Smartboard functions and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; parents, students and faculty etc.
• Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation.
• Provide evidence Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Tuberculosis/PPD Test and Varicella

Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school director finds appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.
• Occasionally requires work outdoors dealing with school activities.

Essential Performance Responsibilities (The following description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.)

The permanent substitute will:

• Maintains familiarity with district and New York state standards, charter schools policies and school procedures.
• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc. and help foster and maintain an effective and caring learning climate in the classroom.
• Serve as a role model for students, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility as well as pride in the education profession.
• Effectively budget class time and discipline students in a fair and consistent manner using school approved procedures.
• Be an active listener giving full attention to what others are saying, taking the time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Assume the responsibility of providing classroom instruction and student academic assistance.
• Follow school affirmative action procedures and possess an understanding of the school emergency response plan.
• Report to the assistant director of operations or school receptionist upon arrival at the school.
• Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with administration, faculty and students.
• Communicate with the assistant director of operations/designee about any concerns within the classroom or with students assigned to the classroom.
• Plans needed activities when lesson plans do not structure the entire class periods with planned learning activities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Experience: Successful prior experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations

Supervise: Students

Terms of Employment: Ten Month Employee

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $41,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,500