Short Term Substitute - Art Teacher - West Middle School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District in Colorado is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The role involves instructional delivery, behavior management, attendance, collaboration with staff, and adherence to school policies. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a short-term assignment and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• CDE substitute authorization or teaching license
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and accommodate student diversity

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervises student behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance instruction and student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HSE diploma

CDE substitute authorization or teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Hourly

Supervising Position: Human Resources

Pay Plan: Hourly

Pay Range: Hourly Wage Rate

Last Updated: 1/04/2025

Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
  Frequency: Daily
  Percentage of Time: 50%
• 2. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
  Frequency: Daily
  Percentage of Time: 25%
• 3. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
  Frequency: Daily
  Percentage of Time: 20%
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
  Frequency: Daily
  Percentage of Time: 5%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) substitute authorization or teaching license
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous successful teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

CDE Licensed Teacher: Required (Initial / Professional Teacher, or 5 year Substitute Authorization)

CDE Licensed Teacher, Endorsement Required: Visual Arts or considered In Field (Degree or passed Praxis)

Short Term Assignment duration: Immediately until January 4th, 2027