Guest / Substitute Teacher

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado is seeking a dependable substitute teacher to support daily classroom coverage. You will follow lesson plans, support student learning, and help maintain a positive, safe environment that encourages curiosity and growth.

This as-needed position offers pay of $215 per day and requires a valid Colorado teaching license or substitute certificate; a bachelor’s degree is required, and best practice includes being in process for required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Colorado teaching license or substitute certificate required.
• Only 3 or 5 year CDE Substitute Authorizations accepted; in process or in hand preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and meets their individual needs and abilities.
• Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
• The teacher will guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
• Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
• The school professional adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

A valid Colorado Teaching License or Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching License or Substitute Teaching Certificate

ONLY 3 or 5 year CDE Substitute Authorizations accepted

REQUIRED to have in process or in hand (preferred)

• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Job Goals:

To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational background in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Plans a program of study that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students and I meets their individual needs and abilities.
2. Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
3. The teacher will guide the learning process to increase student achievement in accordance with the curriculum and consistent with state and local standards.
4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
6. Work with other professionals to determine special learning needs of pupils on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
7. Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
8. The school professional adheres to the Board of Education policies, state rules and regulations, and to licensure standards.
9. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and serves on staff committees as required.

Compensation:

$215 per day.

Employment Period:

As needed.