EPIC Substitute Teacher - Palmdale

Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Developmen; Palmdale (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Development is seeking an EPIC Substitute Teacher in Palmdale, CA. This role involves providing instruction to high school students aged 18 and over during teacher absences, utilizing remote instruction as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a substitute teaching permit, with skills in managing student behavior and proficiency in technology applications. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FIELD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines by FIELD and laws.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multiple subject lessons for diverse student population.
• Implement online courses using Canvas learning management system.
• Observe and assess student performance.
• Manage a self-contained classroom setting.
• Conduct culturally relevant online classes.

Skills

Skill in data analysis

Skill in organizing and time management

Ability to collaborate effectively

Skill in managing student behavior

Ability to effectively communicate ideas

Education

Bachelor Degree

30-Day substitute permit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job Location: Palmdale, CA 93550

Salary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 Hourly

EPIC Substitute Teacher Role

EPIC Substitute Teachers provide high school level instruction to students who are age 18 and over during the absence of EPIC Teachers. May utilize remote instruction from learning centers throughout the state of California, principally in the following counties: Nevada County, Riverside County, Monterey County, Kern County, Los Angeles County (Antelope Valley), Merced County, Ventura County, and Butte County. The Teacher must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare multiple subject lessons, with lesson plans, in varied core classes to a diverse student population in a self-contained classroom setting.
• Implement online multiple subject courses utilizing the Canvas learning management system.
• Observe, evaluate, and assess adult student performance and development in an online and/or in-class environment.
• Assign and grade online and in-class work, projects, tests and assignments.
• May maintain a classroom gradebook in the Aeries student information system using accepted standard grading criteria.
• Maintain and submit appropriate and required student records in a timely manner.
• In coordination with the school counselor, provide information to students relative to employment, career opportunities and continuing education.
• Manage a self-contained classroom setting when applicable, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Participate in development of activities designed to promote an innovative learning experience for students.
• Conduct culturally relevant online classes appropriate for diverse adult students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.
• Understand, teach, and adhere to FIELD’s core values.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skill in organizing, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to utilize variety of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs.
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.
• Must obtain clearance from the DOJ.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree
• 30-Day substitute permit, multiple subject or single subject teaching credential required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.