Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities

• Met or exceeded proficiency in Laurel Life teaching performance clusters.
• Provide individualized and group instruction based on district curriculum in certified subject areas.
• Adapt lessons to address the academic and social-emotional needs of the students.
• Monitor student online coursework in district online curriculum (Secondary).
• Provide opportunities for students to apply, practice, and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned.
• Use a variety of teaching resources to facilitate learning such as curriculum materials, technology, supplemental printed materials, field trips, and guest speakers.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to work independently in small groups and in large groups as appropriate.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods such as demonstration, direct instruction, student-initiated work, group work, questioning, and independent exploration.
• Adhere to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Student Development Interventions (SDIs), and 504 Plans.
• Document students' academic and behavior performance in accordance with district grading guidelines and timelines.
• Supervise students in all related student activities and provide positive, assertive interventions through strong classroom management strategies.
• De-escalate students in order to maintain safety in the classroom.
• Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach.
• Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings, and organizational trainings.
• Maintain active PA teaching certification.
• Successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training.

Qualifications

• Completion of general educational courses as would be needed to obtain a Bachelor's degree in an Academic study.
• Valid PA Teaching Certificate (PK-4, K-6, 4-8, 7-12).

Skills

• Develop and implement effective group and individualized education programs.
• Provide a learning atmosphere that incorporates resiliency and trauma strategies.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with students.
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations.
• Able to effectively manage student's behavior in various social settings.