Substitute Teacher: Permanent Substitute Teacher - Brooks Middle School

About the role

The permanent substitute position supports students' learning by demonstrating a passion for working with elementary and middle school age students. As a key member of the district, the ideal person has the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. They establish a positive rapport with students, motivating them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to pursue their full potential. Permanent substitutes fill both short-term and long-term assignments. They commit to learning and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, as well as program planning, supporting students' individual needs, effectively communicating and collaborating with parents, administrators, and fellow educators as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate regularly with other teachers in regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, and grade level meetings;
• Instruct students in assigned classroom by using lesson plans provided by the teacher or by enacting new lesson plans;
• Convey information to students to prepare them for testing, achieve curriculum goals, and ensure the teacher's absence does not cause an interruption in classroom instruction;
• Develop lesson plans as needed;
• Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources;
• Maintain classroom safety;
• Attend and contribute in staff meetings, professional development activities and teacher institutes;
• Perform supervision duties as assigned;
• Aid in the development of curricular materials as assigned;
• and Perform other duties as assigned.

Content Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to help supervise
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to communicate with parents
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or longer term positions
• Ability to instruct and communicate well with elementary and middle school students
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy
• Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software
• Ability to understand and relate to students with special needs
• Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals
• Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others
• Able to prioritize and schedule work efficiently
• Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance

Candidate Qualifications

• Professional Educator License or Substitute License
• Previous working with children in a school setting (elementary or middle school)
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
• The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.