Substitute Teacher

The job of substitute teacher, Center for Juvenile Detention Services, is done for the purposes of providing one-on-one and group instruction, maintaining records of student progress, and managing classroom behavior in one or more of the following areas: language arts, math, history, science, and life/job skills. This position will work as a substitute on an as-needed basis.

• Instructs students individually or in groups for the purpose of optimizing development of each student and helping to enhance their academic skills.
• Maintains security measures within the classroom for the purpose of complying with detention center policies and enforcing safety rules.
• Manages classroom behavior of students for the purpose of utilizing behavior modifications and established discipline rules.
• Models respect, responsibility, and accountability for the purpose of demonstrating positive behavior for students.
• Monitors students for the purpose of evaluating their behavior daily and enforcing security and safety rules.
• Works as a member of a team for the purpose of providing consistency throughout the school with respect to the management of students behavior.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• adhering to safety practices, 
• operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, 
• planning and managing projects, and
• preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: 

• concepts of grammar and punctuation, 
• stages of child development, 
• conflict resolution methods, and
• safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups and work with data of varied types and/or purposes. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• adhering to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing the teaching profession, 
• communicating with diverse groups, 
• maintaining confidentiality, 
• meeting deadlines and schedules, 
• working with incarcerated youth in a secure environment, and
• working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives, directing other persons within a small work unit, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the agency's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35% sitting, 15% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience

Job related experience is desired

Education

Bachelor' degree in job related area

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Washington State Teaching Credential

Clearances

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense)

Continuing Education/Training

Must complete mandatory training provided by NEWESD 101

To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened.

• Online application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Transcripts (if applicable)

 

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer –Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539*

Salary : $175 - $176