26 - Substitute Teacher

About the role

The Substitute Teacher at Puebl School District 60 is responsible for supervising the classroom and teaching lessons left by absent teachers. They are responsible for the well-being and safety of students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, and teaching the provided curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the classroom and teach lessons left by absent teachers.
• Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Prepare a written summary of work completed.
• Follow the teacher's written lesson plans.
• Consult with the Principal and/or staff to resolve questions or concerns.
• Comply with all building procedures and schedules.
• Promote the proper use and care of school property.
• Report special situations or problems to the absent teacher.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Implement effective pupil management procedures and classroom management techniques.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety.
• Do not leave students unsupervised.
• Attend to all non-teaching duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License or eligibility for Colorado Teaching License OR Colorado Substitute Authorization.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Eligible for a 1-year substitute authorization.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various district sites as required.
• Completed a fingerprint-based criminal background check and cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Uploaded a copy of current unofficial transcripts or high school diploma, three reference names and email addresses, and a copy of your teaching license or substitute authorization for the Colorado Department of Education.

Skills

• Previous experience as substitute or licensed classroom teacher.
• Exemplary classroom management.
• Exemplary organization skills.
• Kagan Cooperative Learning Training.
• Wide variety of writing program training.
• Strong reading, writing, and math background.
• Willingness and ability to teach all academic content areas (reading, writing, math, social studies).
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a strong and ambitious team environment.
• Exemplary technology skills necessary for the school environment.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for all levels and types of learners.
• Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural community.
• Small group reading instruction experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use data to guide instruction.
• Ability to develop meaningful professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience implementing the RtI process.

Benefits

None

Pay

Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule

Schedule

As Needed

Status

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of Functions

The primary responsibility of the Substitute Teacher is to supervise the classroom and teach the lesson left by an absent teacher. The Substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, and teaching the provided curriculum in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Walking: Occasional
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Rarely
• Stooping: Rarely
• Twisting: Rarely
• Turning/Pivoting: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Lifting: Rarely
• Carrying: Rarely
• Fine Manipulation: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling: Rarely

Instructions for Applying

To apply, visit the Pueblo School District No. 60 website and follow the instructions to upload required documents and complete the application. Applicants must also apply to the Colorado Department of Education to obtain a substitute authorization.