What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at River Islands Academies: River Islands Technology Academy, NextGeneration STEAM Academy, EPIC Academy & SPARK Academy?
River Islands Academies is a Public Charter Organization that opened in August 2014 in Lathrop, California. Our motto is “College Bound.” It is our intent, and the expectation of the community, that we provide an outstanding, effective, high quality educational program where every student is known and valued as an individual.
We are looking for teachers who are:
- Resilient, proactive, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial, collaborative environment
- Organized and capable of creating a rigorous and respectful learning environment
- Comfortable with using student achievement data to guide classroom instruction, with the expectation of continual improvement
- Willing to commit to grow professionally and use technology daily as an instructional tool
- Eager to have parent and community involvement in their classroom
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Capable of enriching the lives of our students by sharing with them a special
talent or skill
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates and maintains an effective learning environment for students
- Establishes a culture of high expectations
- Engages and supports all students in learning by providing for a variety of ability levels, and educational/linguistic backgrounds and follows the classroom teacher's plans
- Effectively plans lessons and learning experiences that align with the California Common Core Standards
- Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with team members and outside service providers to address and support learning challenges
- Develops as a professional educator by actively participating in staff development activities, and working closely with the principal and educational consultants
- Communicates effectively, and regularly, with students and parents about classroom activities and student progress if in the substitute position for a length of time
- Maintains accurate, thorough records of student attendance, achievement and behavioral performance
- Assesses students for learning in accordance with teacher's plans and state requirements
- Maintains a standard of professional behavior and dress as an example to students
- Supports and abides by schools policies and procedures
- Collaborates with staff team members to improve their own and others’ instructional practices
- Performs duties as requested, such as, yard supervision Special Requirements:
- Valid California driver’s license
- Maintain School-insurable driving record