TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION, MODERATE NEEDS, 9TH-12TH GRADE

This is a temporary assignment running from August 17 to November 14.

About the role

A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade-level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district-approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observe, evaluate, report, and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Present subject matter to students using various teaching methods and technology; adjust teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress; report grades using District software.
• Prepare student attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. (DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Pay

$30.765 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• PERA Retirement.