Elementary Instructional Support Long-Term Substitute

Elementary Instructional Support Long-Term Substitute

Elementary School Instructional Support Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Full-Time (M-F 7:30-3:15) from early January to the end of February

City & State:
Columbia, PA

School
:
Our Lady of the Angels School

Basic

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to temporarily serve as a remedial resource instructor to improve students' achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics, implementing Diocesan-approved remedial reading, writing, and mathematics curricula and programs.

Reports to: Principal

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of remedial reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Develops remedial reading, writing, and mathematics strategies, lesson plans, and instructional materials, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics.
• Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing, and mathematics assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches, and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by school procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Follow the teacher's instructions or the lesson plan.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Supervise class projects, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop,…