Job Description
Job Description
COME WORK FOR ONE OF THE TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS IN COLORADO!
Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitutes are paid $135.00 per full day and $67.50 per half day. Please see the WCA website for details on the committed substitute program for additional opportunities.
Summary
Responsible for following substitute plans and instructing students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of state content standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with the Colorado Teacher Professional Practices.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Description of Job Tasks
- Demonstrate a commitment to :
- Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
- Include and engage families in the student's education.
- Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Provide personal and professional excellence.
- Collaborate :
- With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
- With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
- Uphold a classroom environment which maximizes instructional time, supervise the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings.
- Administer appropriate discipline when necessary.
- Implement the substitute teaching plans prepared by the regular classroom teacher.
- Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Related Work Experience
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree
- Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado substitute license
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Possess the following skills :
- Oral and written communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- English language skills
- Math skills
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
- Communicate with students.
- Be a part of and work with a team.
- Manage multiple priorities.
- Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
- Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
- Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge
- Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and / or other software packages
- Typical educational / instructional technology equipment and programs
- Typical office equipment
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activity
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Close vision at 20 inches or less
Distance vision at 20 feet or more
Peripheral vision
Ability to adjust to focus
Weight and Force Demands
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Mental Functions
Amount of Time
None
Under 1 / 3
1 / 3 to 2 / 3
Over 2 / 3
Compare
Analyze
Communicate
Copy
Coordinate
Instruct
Compute
Synthesize
Evaluate
Interpersonal Skills
Compile
Negotiate