Substitute Teacher

Countryside Montessori Charter School; Land O' Lakes (FL); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Countryside Montessori Charter School in Florida seeks a substitute teacher to provide instruction in the absence of the regular teacher. You will deliver instructional plans, maintain classroom routines, and support student safety and behavior in line with school policies.

The role involves preparing, delivering, and adapting lessons, supervising students through the day, and reporting daily activities to the Head of School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution OR an Associate degree / minimum of 60 college credits with relevant classroom experience
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

Responsabilités

• Review instructional plans with Head of School, designee, and/or designated teacher
• Teach and implement the lessons, assignments, and instructional activities prepared by the absent teacher
• Consult with the Head of School or designee before initiating any lesson or procedure not specified in the plans
• Maintain established routines, expectations, and environment of the school and classrooms
• Monitor, supervise, and support students in the classroom and on campus throughout the day
• Maintain a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, and respectful

Formation

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution OR an Associate degree / minimum of 60 college credits with relevant classroom experience

Description du poste

JOB GOAL

Responsible for enabling students to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher by delivering instructional plans, maintaining established classroom routines and positive behavior supports, and ensuring all procedures are followed to maintain student safety, security, and compliance with school and District policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

1. Instructional Preparation: Review with the Head of School, designee, and/or designated teacher the instructional plans, schedules, and materials to be followed during the teaching day.


2. Instructional Delivery: Teach and implement the lessons, assignments, and instructional activities prepared by the absent teacher.


3. Consultation: Consult, as appropriate, with the Head of School or designee before initiating any lesson or procedure not specified in the teacher's plans.


4. Classroom Maintenance: Maintain as fully as possible the established routines, expectations, and environment of the school and classrooms to which assigned.


5. Student Supervision: Monitor, assist, supervise, and support students in the classroom and on campus throughout the school day, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and recess as directed.


6. Learning Environment: Maintain a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, respectful, and accommodating of the differing needs of students.


7. Behavior Management: Monitor student behavior using positive behavior supports, maintain discipline in accordance with required disciplinary policies and procedures, and enforce classroom rules, school expectations, and the Student Code of Conduct to foster a safe and orderly learning environment.


8. Student Accommodations: Assist with the implementation of student 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as necessary, under the guidance of applicable school and instructional staff.


9. Reporting & Feedback: Report in writing the day's activities, student attendance, completed work, and behavioral notes at the conclusion of each day, and provide other feedback as requested by the Head of School or designee.


10. Confidentiality: Treat all student, family, and staff information with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and District policies (FERPA).


11. Policy Compliance: Follow school and District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, equipment, emergency protocols, and the wellbeing of students.


12. Professional Relationships: Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families.


13. Asset Protection: Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities.


14. Daily Care Support: Provide support in developing and maintaining students' daily living needs and health/safety needs as directed.


15. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, including lesson plans and daily classroom schedules.


• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians, orally and in writing.


• Effective classroom management skills and ability to maintain a positive, structured learning environment using positive behavior supports.


• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Basic operating knowledge of computer systems and classroom technology (e.g., word processing, email, interactive displays, web-based applications).


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with school staff and stakeholders.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution OR an Associate degree / minimum of 60 college credits with relevant classroom experience


• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings


• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator's Certificate, Statement of Eligibility, or District Substitute Certificate (preferred)

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Ability to pass a Level II background screening through Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with children in a classroom or educational environment


• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy and classroom practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

• Proper use and handling of adaptive equipment and devices as necessary, and general office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Compensation:
  
  
  
  • Daily Substitute-paid at $105 per day
  
  
  • Long-Term Substitute-paid at $125 beginning on day 10 of the assignment
  
  
  
  


• Work Schedule: Workdays and hours of employment shall be on an as-needed basis as established by the School.


• Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING BECAUSE OF AGE, RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, OR HANDICAPS.