Substitute Teacher

About the role

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking qualified Substitute Teachers to manage student learning in accordance with the goals and directives of the school and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

Responsibilities

• Following the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Meeting and instructing assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintaining order in the classroom.
• Maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Aiding in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.
• Maintaining and respecting confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintaining discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensuring the adequate supervision to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Reporting to office upon arrival at school; checking mailbox of absent teachers for materials requiring immediate attention; requesting clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Reporting all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implementing lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Dissmissing all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Completing a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher.
• Collections and placing students' papers in regular teacher's desk.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.
• Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
• Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary.
• Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days.
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Chief Academic Officer.

Terms of Employment

Ten-month contracted position per negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Evaluation

According to state statute and rule and board policy.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage.
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF).
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation.

Schedule

Exempt