PT Substitute/ In Building Guest Teacher

Prospect Ridge Academy

Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders

Daily Rate: $160 per day

PT Substitute Teacher Job Description

Prospect Ridge Academy is seeking dedicated, flexible, and student-centered Substitute Teachers to join our vibrant learning community. Substitute Teachers play an essential role in ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining a supportive classroom environment when the regular teacher is absent.

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for the education, supervision, and well-being of each pupil in their care for the duration of the assignment. This role provides the opportunity to work with students of varying ability levels while supporting Prospect Ridge Academy's commitment to academic excellence, character development, and leadership.

Substitute Teachers are expected to uphold classroom routines, foster positive relationships, and collaborate with students, staff, and families toward achieving the goals set forth in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective lessons and instructional plans in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and respectful learning environment that supports student success.
• Review the day's notes, take attendance, and follow the lesson plans provided by the teacher.
• Be familiar with fire exits, safety maps/routes, and school safety procedures (fire, tornado, lockout/lockdown, etc.).
• Model and foster independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning.
• Facilitate the resolution of concerns that may arise with students and/or parents in a professional manner.
• Promote accountability, responsibility, and positive citizenship among students.
• Conduct an organized, professional, and welcoming classroom that reflects PRA's values.
• Show empathy, patience, and understanding while supporting diverse learners.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language and behavior while on assignment.
• Remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the planning and duty time of the regular classroom teacher.
• Execute effective classroom management through clear expectations, consistency, and positive relationships.
• Demonstrate instructional and technological competency to support classroom learning.
• Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways.
• Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State-mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers.
• Ensure that PRA policies are observed during all activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for the teacher regarding student progress, completed work, and any issues experienced during the day.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Related Work Experience

• Teaching or Substitute certification required. If you do not have a substitute teaching license and would like to apply for one, please visit the Colorado Department of Education website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, problem-solving, and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Resourceful and proactive in generating creative solutions to classroom challenges.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and interpret various documents such as rules, policies, expectations, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks effectively.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability and skill to use sound judgment as determined by the specific classroom situation.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Provide backup assistance and coverage for other areas as needed.
• Work is occasionally performed outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  
  

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to Human Resources.

Direct Reports: None.

Compensation & Benefits

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement – Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11–15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well-being – Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.
  
  

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.