Substitute Teacher - High School

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

MOT Charter School is seeking substitute teachers to join our pool for K-8 and high school campuses. The substitute will follow lesson plans, maintain classroom discipline, and promote a positive learning environment.

The role supports teacher collaboration, attends to supervision tasks, and adheres to school policies while delivering quality education in a dynamic, student-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or related experience preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by implementing lesson plans and supporting instruction.
• Ensure students’ safety and orderly class operations.
• Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess as assigned.
• Follow emergency procedures and school policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative

Quick learner

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/7/2024
• Location: MOT Charter School
• District: MOT Charter School

Position: Substitute Teacher

Employment: Professional/Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Summary

MOT Charter is a small school on a mission to provide a high quality learning experience for our students. We are currently looking to expand our pool of substitutes at both the K8 and High School Campus. The substitute teacher will, like all teachers at MOT Charter, have a passion for education and a desire to be an integral part of a school that provides a first class learning experience maximizing our students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.

Planning and Preparation

• Communicate with teachers whenever possible before substituting to ensure a thorough understanding of the content and its implementation.
• Arrive at school on time and be available through the end of the school day or until all students have been dismissed.
• Complete non-instructional duties as assigned, including supervising student arrival and dismissal, supervising recess and/or supervising lunch.
• Be familiar with school emergency procedures, and specific classroom procedures, such as those used for fire emergencies, shelter-in-place and lock downs.
• Document and communicate issues related to student behavior with the teacher, and if necessary, the school’s Counselor or an administrator.
• Be familiar with information provided by the teacher regarding special student concerns such as 504 plans, IEPs and student health issues.

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Implement teacher’s lesson plans, seeking assistance from grade level team members or the front office when additional information is needed.
• Offer content and instruction that ensures achievement of school’s academic standards.
• Maintains a growth mindset for themselves and students.
• Provide a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.

Professional Responsibilities

• In all respects, support the school, the school’s mission and the school’s leadership.
• Collaborate with other faculty in order to provide a positive experience for students.
• Conduct one’s self according to professional, ethical principles. .
• Adhere to all school policies for both students and personnel.
• Display personal qualities that reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the school.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the school regarding personal interactions with students, staff, and parents.

Preferred Qualifications

• A four year degree or related experience is preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Ability to model kindness, respect and responsibility to peers, students and families

Disclaimer

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The use of particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.