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Jackson Public Schools; Summit Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, MI is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and maintaining routines.

This per diem position requires a Michigan teaching certificate or qualifying credentials, fingerprinting compliance, and the ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment while communicating with school staff.

Qualifications

• Edustaff accepts the following educational documents
• Certified Teacher Positions
• Temporary Teaching Authorization
• Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)
• Transcripts with a total of 60+ credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA from accredited colleges/universities
• Out of State Teaching Certificate accompanied by an undergraduate transcript showing 60+ credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Some school districts may require more than 60 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Report to the school office at the required time, sign in and obtain assignment materials and instructions.
• Review and follow lesson plans, schedules, classroom procedures, and school expectations.
• Provide instruction, learning activities, and student support appropriate to the assigned grade level and setting.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and inclusive learning environment using classroom-management practices.
• Actively supervise students during classroom instruction and other activities as assigned.
• Monitor student participation and adapt within the provided lesson plan and school direction.
• Follow student health, safety, emergency, confidentiality, behavior-support, and accommodation procedures.
• Report significant concerns to the principal or designee; communicate with parents only when directed.
• Maintain accurate notes regarding completed work, attendance, and events requiring follow-up.
• Protect confidential student and school information and comply with policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the administrator.

Education

Certified Teacher Positions

Temporary Teaching Authorization

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)

Transcripts with 60+ credit hours and 2.0 GPA

Out of State Teaching Certificate with 60+ credit hours and 2.0 GPA

Job description

Substitute TeacherJackson Public Schools

• Jackson, MI
• K-12
• $150.00/day

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and student supervision in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. The position follows the teacher's lesson plans, maintains established classroom routines, supports a safe and productive learning environment, and communicates relevant information to school personnel at the end of the assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Edustaff accepts the following educational documents

• Certified Teacher Positions
• • Temporary Teaching Authorization
  • Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)
• Non-Certified Permitted Teacher Positions
• • Transcripts with a total of 60+ credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA from accredited colleges/universities
  • Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)
  • Out of State Teaching Certificate accompanied by an undergraduate transcript from a two or four-year accredited college/university showing 60* credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA

*Some school districts may require more than 60 credit hours.

K-12 BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS (FINGERPRINTING)

The State of Michigan, as well as Edustaff, requires all individuals regularly providing instructional, food, custodial, transportation, counseling, or administrative services in a public or private school, or instructional or auxiliary services to special education students to be electronically printed under the SE – MI SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT (MCL 380.1230a) reason code.

For K-12 positions, if previously fingerprinted for MI School Employment, your fingerprint results must meet the following requirements in order to be valid:

• Fingerprints were taken after January 1, 2006.
• You have been regularly and continuously employed by a K-12 educational institution or its 3rd party staffing company since being printed.

If your fingerprints do not meet these requirements, you must use the Edustaff live scan request form to be fingerprinted. For a list of approved live scan vendors, please visit the Michigan State Police Live Scan vendor list at the following link: Live Scan Vendors. Other live scan sites may be available through the sheriff or local police departments. Fees vary depending on choice of location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the school office at the required time, sign in, obtain assignment materials and instructions, and return required materials before leaving.
• Review and follow lesson plans, schedules, classroom procedures, and school expectations provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.
• Provide instruction, learning activities, and student support appropriate to the assigned grade level, subject area, and classroom setting.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and inclusive learning environment using established classroom-management practices.
• Actively supervise students during classroom instruction and, as assigned, during arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch recess, or other school activities by monitoring student behavior and the surrounding environment, recognizing verbal, visual, behavioral, and environmental cues, and responding promptly to safety concerns or requests for assistance.
• Monitor student participation and work, provide reasonable assistance, and adapt within the scope of the provided lesson plan and school direction.
• Follow student health, safety, emergency, confidentiality, behavior-support, and accommodation procedures communicated by the school.
• Promptly report significant behavioral, safety, medical, or other concerns to the principal, designee, or appropriate school employee. Communication with parents or guardians should occur only when directed by authorized school personnel.
• Maintain accurate notes regarding completed work, attendance information when assigned, classroom events, and any matters requiring follow-up by the regular teacher or administration.
• Protect confidential student and school information and comply with applicable Edustaff, district, and school policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the assignment and as directed by the building principal or designee.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the positions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently receive, understand, and communicate information necessary to carry out lesson plans, supervise students, and respond to the school personnel.
• Remain in a stationary position and move throughout classrooms, hallways, and other school areas for varying periods of time.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, depending on the assignment.
• Maintain attention and situational awareness sufficient to respond appropriately to student needs and emergency procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a school environment and may involve moderate to high noise levels, frequent interaction with students and staff, changing assignments, and exposure to typical classroom and school conditions. The employee is responsible for supporting student safety and maintaining appropriate supervision throughout the assignment.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties may be modified or assigned based on operational needs, the specific school assignment, and applicable law. Edustaff is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.