Building Substitute Teacher — Path to Classroom Leadership

Propel Schools; Braddock Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid Sick and Personal Days

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Propel Braddock Hills Campus is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The role covers day-to-day absences and long-term leaves, with the possibility to serve as the teacher of record when needed.

You will collaborate with administrators to plan instruction aligned to Pennsylvania Core Standards, develop curriculum, and support scholars in a high-quality, equity-focused learning environment. PA teaching certification is required.

Qualifications

• Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
• Deep content area knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
• A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
• Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development .
• Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches.
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
• Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
• Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
• Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.
• Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars learning.
• Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what’s possible for our scholars.
• Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic.
• Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort.

Education

PA Teacher Certification

Job description

Propel Braddock Hills Campus is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The role covers day-to-day absences and long-term leaves, with the possibility to serve as the teacher of record when needed.

You will collaborate with administrators to plan instruction aligned to Pennsylvania Core Standards, develop curriculum, and support scholars in a high-quality, equity-focused learning environment. PA teaching certification is required.