Substitute Teacher

Albuquerque School of Excellence; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Albuquerque School of Excellence is looking for a certified substitute for direct supervision of students in classrooms. This role involves reinforcing learning in reading, language arts, and mathematics through individual and group assistance.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and a certification as a substitute teacher, demonstrating strong instructional and communication skills, especially with students having special needs. The position requires cooperation, confidentiality, and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Substitute Teacher is necessary.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for students in the classroom.
• Assist students with reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Maintain classroom order using behavioral management procedures.

Skills

Instructional assistance

Behavioral management

Effective communication

Mathematics support

Support for special needs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification as Substitute Teacher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Purpose

To fill in for an absent certified staff member, providing direct supervision for students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Provides administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Follows classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Follows record-keeping procedures to document student attendance, learning and performance.
• Utilizes classroom behavioral management procedures to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Additional Duties

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, as assigned, such as supervising the student lunch programs, arrival/dismissalduty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• May accompanystudents on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework.
• Certification as Substititute Teacher (can be obtained after selection).
• Prior experience working withchildren desirable.
• Exemplifies ASE core values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Date: 8/26/2024