Dynamic Substitute Teacher: Empower Student Learning

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks qualified Certificated Substitute Teachers to support instructional continuity across secondary classrooms in Kelso, WA. Candidates should hold a Washington State teaching certificate and demonstrate ability to teach reading and writing while adapting to varied student needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with administration and staff, use of diverse instructional strategies, and effective communication with families and patrons.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Demonstrated strong skills and background in instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, inventory, and select individualized learning materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work on development of curriculum area.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out instructions to meet varied needs of students.
• Knowledge of essential learnings and ability to integrate them in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of assessment strategies, including preparing students for the MSP.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to young people.
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students.
• Demonstrated willingness to work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to students\' interests and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into daily instruction.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with various ages/levels of students.
• Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in written work.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with administration and staff to develop and implement the instructional program.
• A flexible, caring and empathetic attitude towards the secondary student population.
• Provide an effective instructional environment.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Communicate and interpret school program to patrons.
• Attend staff, department and district meetings as requested.
• Keep parents informed through conferences and/or reports of their student\'s progress.
• Develop and maintain a flexible, effective classroom learning environment.
• Teach the approved curriculum.
• Provide for the supervision of students in the classroom and on the school premises as required.
• Use multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards.
• Work to develop in students a sense of consideration for others and of responsibility for contributing to the benefit of the school.
• Maintain department standards/agreements.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Assist with co-curricular activities as necessary.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Assessment strategies

Diversity awareness

Technology integration

Communication skills

Job description

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks qualified Certificated Substitute Teachers to support instructional continuity across secondary classrooms in Kelso, WA. Candidates should hold a Washington State teaching certificate and demonstrate ability to teach reading and writing while adapting to varied student needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with administration and staff, use of diverse instructional strategies, and effective communication with families and patrons.