Substitute Teacher

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an Educational Support Specialist to coordinate interventions and assist students in achieving academic success. You will instruct in multiple subjects using varied methods, prepare course outlines, and collaborate with teachers and parents to improve attendance.

The role requires strong organization, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Training in Google Suite and record-keeping is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Availability 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday.
• Some teaching or tutoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare focused interventions to support students’ academic success
• Instruct students in multiple subjects using varied teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials
• Prepare course-of-study outlines following curriculum and state or school requirements
• Collaborate with teachers on interventions to motivate students and prevent dropouts
• Assist students in selecting courses and counsel them on adjustment and academic problems
• Collaborate with parents, students, and teachers to improve attendance
• Participate in community functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, truancy court, and teacher training workshops
• Meet with students and parents regarding student progress and problems
• Administer tests, evaluate student progress, assess work products, and record results
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts
• Assist with state-mandated student testing
• Maintain files for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits
• Help maintain a clean, inviting, professional student center
• Perform assigned administrative duties
• Maintain a partial or full summer/winter student load during short-term enrollment periods

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Independent Working

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Database Management

Job description

• Prepare focused interventions to support students’ academic success
• Instruct students in multiple subjects using varied teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials
• Prepare course-of-study outlines following curriculum and state or school requirements
• Collaborate with teachers on interventions to motivate students and prevent dropouts
• Assist students in selecting courses and counsel them on adjustment and academic problems
• Collaborate with parents, students, and teachers to improve attendance
• Participate in community functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, truancy court, and teacher training workshops
• Meet with students and parents regarding student progress and problems
• Administer tests, evaluate student progress, assess work products, and record results
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts
• Assist with state-mandated student testing
• Maintain files for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits
• Help maintain a clean, inviting, professional student center
• Perform assigned administrative duties
• Maintain a partial or full summer/winter student load during short-term enrollment periods

Requirements

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, multitask environment
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to collaborate with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer-service attitude
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Effective verbal and written communication with students, parents, coworkers, and business contacts
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and database management
• BA/BS degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Some teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Availability when needed, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to prepare and implement focused academic interventions, collaborate effectively with students, parents, and teachers, and maintain accurate records while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Teaching Experience
• Course Preparation
• Student Assessment
• Collaboration Skills
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Course Preparation
• Student Assessment
• Record Keeping
• Test Administration
• Curriculum Development

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service Attitude
• Ability to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

• Academic Success
• Student Interventions
• Attendance Improvement
• Educational Program Implementation
• Truancy Court Participation

Tools & Technologies

• Google Suite
• Database Management