Long Term Substitute/Guest Teacher

StartupNWA; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA is seeking a Long Term Substitute/Guest Teacher to cover extended absences and maintain instructional continuity. The role requires delivering instruction using existing plans and creating new materials as needed, while monitoring student progress and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Candidate should hold a valid teaching license in good standing and be prepared to collaborate with teachers and participate in school activities or professional development as required.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching license in good standing, preferably in the subject area and grade level of the vacant classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver instruction using a mix of existing lesson plans and new materials.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a classroom of students during an extended absence of a regular classroom teacher.
• Instruct students using a combination of existing lesson plans and developing new instructional materials as needed.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• May be required to participate in parent-teacher conferences and school-sponsored professional development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain staff and student confidentiality.
• Effectively implement and support district initiatives and policies.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Long Term Substitute/Guest Teacher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Valid teaching license in good standing, preferably in the subject area and grade level of the vacant classroom

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Effectively manage a classroom of students during an extended absence of a regular classroom teacher.
• 2. Instruct students using a combination of existing lesson plans and developing new instructional materials as needed.
• 3. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• 4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• 5. May be required to participate in parent-teacher conferences and school-sponsored professional development.
• 6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• 7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• 8. Maintain staff and student confidentiality.
• 9. Effectively implement and support district initiatives and policies.
• 10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• 2. Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• 3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• 5. Model professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.
• 6. Remain current on instructional practices in education.