Full Time Special Forces (Special Ed) Substitute Teacher - Elementary

HSE Schools; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

HSE Schools is seeking a Full Time Special Forces Substitute Teacher to support exceptional learners across district classrooms, floating by mutual agreement on grade level. Substitutes receive mileage for travel between home or admin offices when floating and must have reliable transportation.

Eligible applicants may also access optional insurance benefits and Indiana teacher retirement contributions. The role requires strong classroom management and adherence to lesson plans while maintaining

Qualifications

• 30+ college credits or the international equivalent (ParaPathways Exam can be taken in lieu of).
• Indiana Sub permit or valid Indiana teaching license.
• Able to read and follow teacher prepared lesson plans and write detailed notes about the day.
• Must speak and understand English when leading a class.

Responsibilities

• Report to the building sub coordinator upon arrival; subs arrive 30 minutes before students.
• Review plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintain routines and procedures of the classroom and school.
• Accurately take and report attendance via paper or Skyward.
• Teach the lesson outlined in the absent teacher's plan.
• Leave detailed notes about the day, students, and concerns.
• Consult with the sub coordinator before initiating unlisted procedures.
• Oversee student behavior in class, lunch, and recess; know student locations.
• Follow dismissal procedures and ensure students go home as designated.
• Leave notes in writing or email; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Reading lesson plans

English communication

Classroom management

Rapport with students

Coaching and feedback

Education

30+ college credits or international equivalent

Indiana Sub permit or valid Indiana teaching license

Tools

Skyward

Job description

Contact: Diane Howell

Email: [e-mail]

JOB DESCRIPTION

FULL TIME SPECIAL FORCES SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

30+ College credits or the international equivalent (ParaPathways Exam can be taken in lieu of), Indiana Sub permit or valid Indiana teaching license. Must be able to read and follow teacher prepared lesson plans and able to write detailed notes about the day. Must be able to speak and understand English when leading a class. Kind, flexible and able to maintain classroom control. Receptive to coaching and feedback from other staff and building administrators. Able to build rapport with students and staff. Must speak and act in a respectful, acceptable and safe manner. Detail oriented in following directions and maintaining student safety. Must successfully complete an HSE employment background check performed by a third-party provider.

JOB GOAL:

To enable each student to have a positive day while maintaining and protecting student safety at all times.

REPORTS TO:

District and Building Sub Coordinators

The Full Time Special Forces Sub serves exceptional learners (special education) classrooms. The sub will either float each day in the district, typically by a mutually agreed upon grade level (Elementary, Intermediate/Junior High/High school). If there is not a need in exceptional learners, Full Time Special Forces Full Time sub can work in any district classroom. FT Special Forces Subs are paid daily mileage to and from either their home school or the administration office if floating.

Full Time subs MUST have dependable transportation in case they need to switch schools' mid day.

Full Time Subs are also eligible for optional insurance benefits and a matching contribution by the district into Indiana teacher's retirement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the building sub coordinator upon arrival at the school building. Subs arrive 30 minutes before students.
• Review with the building sub coordinator all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Accurately take and report attendance as directed, via paper or Skyward.
• Teach the lesson outlined and described in the lesson plan prepared by the absent teacher or provided by building staff.
• Leave detailed notes about the day, students and any concerns or issues.
• Consult as appropriate, with the building sub coordinator, before initiating any teacher or other procedures not specified in the lesson plan and substitute teacher information prepared by the absent teacher.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods. Know where every student is at all times.
• If subbing in elementary, safely and accurately follow dismissal procedures and ensure every student return home as designated.
• Leave detailed notes about the day, plans and students in writing or email.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the position.
• No Earbuds allowed in the classroom when students are present; must be fully engaged at all times
• No personal cell phone usage allowed when students are present; must be fully engaged at all times
• Must cancel prior to 6 AM when possible; let district sub coordinator and/or building know if going to be late or unable to report to work

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.