Substitute Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

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• Bachelor's degree in core subject area with intent of certification.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Four‑day work week:
  Focus is open Monday through Thursday.
• Stable, successful school environment with over 12 years of successful academic offerings.
• Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration.
• Administrative staff members are former teachers.
• Full‑time with excellent retirement benefits (STRS), health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

• Rotate between the three Focus schools as needed to cover absences when general education teachers cannot attend school for any reason.
• Work cooperatively with School Director, Special Ed Director, CTE Director, Curriculum Director, Media Arts Director and Director of Student Services.
• Oversee and administrate the established curriculum, adjusting for modifications needed or required for differences in student learning styles.
• Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Education and administrative regulations.
• Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs.
• Collaborate with special education teachers on Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met.
• Maintain working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and technology to ensure delivery of the instructional process.
• Create a rich learning environment for all students and employ effective behavioral management processes.
• Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits.
• Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the Director.
• Prepare classroom to enhance learning and aid in physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manage and guide student behavior in agreement with school policy.
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Establish communication rapport with parents, students and fellow teachers.
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills.
• Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Serve as a team member and communicate and collaborate with all staff members on issues concerning students, staff, and facility.
• Oversee attendance procedures and ensure compliance with all attendance activities.
• Refer students and inform appropriate personnel of critical student issues.
• Immediately alert appropriate personnel of any safety concerns, such as suspicion of weapons or drugs.

The school is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.