PT Substitute/ In Building Guest Teacher

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.
• Show empathy, patience, and understanding while supporting diverse learners.
• Show 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.
• Create and maintain a safe, conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Absorb 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

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.
• 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

• 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 1115 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well-being
• Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.