Substitute Teacher - District-Wide

Substitute Teacher

Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. Daily - 50%

2. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Daily - 25%

3. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Daily - 20%

4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily - 5%

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

No professional work experience required

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) substitute authorization or teaching license

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic classroom management and planning skills

Basic organizational skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills

Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement

Ability and desire to work as a team member

Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)

Primarily works indoors

Typically a moderate noise level

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent bending and reaching

Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing

Speaking and hearing

Visual concentration

Eye/hand coordination

Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

Normal classroom environment

Normal school district environment

Bachelor's degree

Previous successful teaching experience

Experience working in the public sector

Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement