Substitute Teacher - Indiantown

Indian River State College; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks an adjunct staff member to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs in a dynamic classroom setting. The role involves tracking progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with teachers to ensure student success.

The position requires an associate degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Work hours vary; compensation is hourly and based on degree/experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution (field related to Education, Human Relations, Career and Technical Education, or related disciplines)
• Minimum two years of work experience implementing strategies to enhance student/workplace success
• Proven positive attitude, follow-up, and organizational capabilities
• Attention to detail with good judgment and work ethic
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Internet)
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, parents, and stakeholders
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain relationships with students
• Maintain accurate records and timely communications with teachers/administrators
• Awareness of college policies and guidelines; refer issues to appropriate staff
• Remain responsive to students’ mood changes and behavior; monitor during classes
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and collaborate to address student issues
• Strong empathy and commitment to student success
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and stay self-motivated
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or designee

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to address students’ academic and social-emotional needs
• Track and document student participation, progress, behavior, attendance, and engagement
• Maintain a safe and effective classroom environment
• Participate in department and faculty/staff meetings
• Engage in professional development as appropriate
• Teach reading, English, social studies, science, math, and computer skills
• Monitor and facilitate a positive classroom environment
• Work with Clark staff to support students in the classroom
• Communicate effectively to address student needs and progress
• Provide guidance and interventions to keep students progressing toward requirements
• Maintain accurate records of student progression
• Use technology to assist in instruction
• Assist current students with completion of coursework and program needs
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Google Classroom

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of an Associate Degree, from an accredited institution preferably in a field related to Education, Human Relations, Career and Technical Education, or other relevant academic disciplines.
• A minimum of two (2) years of successful work experience in implementing strategies to enhance student and/or workplace success
• Proven positive attitude, follow-up, and organizational capabilities
• Ability to pay close attention to detail as well as the possession of good judgment and a strong work ethic
• Computer proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with high school students, parents, and other stakeholders from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
• Serve as a role model for students by maintaining a positive attitude and cultivating relationships
• Maintain accurate records
• Provide timely and open communications with teachers/ administrators regarding student progress, issues and concerns
• Maintain an awareness of current College and Clark policies and guidelines
• Handle minor problems and referring all others to the appropriate staff
• Remain sensitive to subtle mood changes and erratic behavior that may be exhibited by students
• Monitor students during classes
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and collaborate to address student issues and barriers to success
• Strong relationship-building attributes such as empathy, concern and commitment to student success
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently, multi-task, and be self-motivated
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working collaboratively with various employees relative to students’ academic and social emotional needs
• Tracking and documenting student participation, progress, behavior, attendance, and engagement
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment
• Participating in department, division, and general faculty/staff meetings
• Participating in professional development as appropriate to the position
• Teaching reading, English, social studies, science, math, and computer skills.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and facilitate a positive and productive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with Clark staff to support students in the classroom
• Assess and address student needs through effective, supportive, and respectful communication
• Provide guidance, intervention, and direction necessary to keep students progressing through to completion of requirements in each class
• Maintain accurate records and document student progression activities
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of technology to assist in classroom instruction
• Provide necessary information and assistance based on interactions with students, including but not limited to: Assisting current students with issues relative to completion of coursework. Developing strategies to ensure that educational programs, student services, academic support services, and other support mechanisms are responsive to students’ needs
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an ability to lift medium-sized boxes of printed materials, sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally more than twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as copiers, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment, as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification Adjunct Supervisory No FLSA Exempt Yes Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Compensation and Application Deadline Hourly pay starts at $18.20 per hour and is commensurate with Degree/Experience Level | Open until filled.

The work hours for this position will vary between Monday- Friday; 7:30-2:30.

Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post‑secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short‑term career training, two‑year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed. We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.

Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Policy

Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.

It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.