26/27 Student Intern Substitute Teacher - Hourly

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking student interns for certificated substitute roles to foster learning and support classroom instruction under a mentor teacher and building administrator. Applicants must coordinate with cooperating teachers, administrators, and university program representatives to ensure program success.

Responsibilities include planning instructional activities, delivering lessons, managing behavior, evaluating progress, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and preparation for teaching in diverse urban schools.
• Washington State Teaching Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to work with student interns and building administration and cooperating teachers.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment and plans an instructional program meeting student needs for individuals and groups.
• Uses instructional methods and materials aligned to curriculum and program objectives; attends in-service training.
• Establishes classroom policies and provides guidance and discipline to support achievement and conduct.
• Confer with students, parents/guardians and staff to support student achievement.
• Establishes goals, evaluates progress, and prepares reports for parents/guardians.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certified personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & writing

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Washington State Teaching or Substitute Teaching Certificate

Tools

First aid/CPR

Job description

Overview Of Position

This advertisement is specific to individuals who are currently enrolled in a Teacher prep program and have been assigned as student interns within Seattle Public Schools. If you are not a student intern please do not apply to this posting.

Within the application please ensure that you include reference contact information for your cooperating teacher, administrator within the building you are student teaching as well as a representative from your university program.

Please understand that support from your program as well as building administration from your host school is required prior to moving forward with hire.

General Summary

A certificated substitute fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress. Performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager, with assistance from appropriate staff personnel.

Essential Functions

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certified personnel.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the building principal or program manager.

Working Conditions

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; or Washington State Substitute Teaching Certificate;

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.

Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.

Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.

This position is not eligible for Health benefits.

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