Substitute Teacher

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher

Department:
Hourly

Reports To:

Substitute Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

To fulfill the mission of Legacy Christian Academy by inspiring the next generation of leaders through the authentic integration of Christian faith and learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school's mission and core values.
• Foster a Christ-centered, safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters mutual support, and a commitment to promote the welfare of others, respecting all people as individuals created in the image of God.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters following the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction and provide appropriate and timely feedback and evaluation of students.
• Develop and maintain an engaging classroom culture that inspires learning, effectively teaching from a Biblical Worldview.
• Be a passionate Christ follower who upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
• Exhibit a servant's heart and operate as a Christian role model to mentor students and create disciple-makers.
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments including but not limited to; service learning, advisory programs, assigned supervision, coaching, and other areas as determined by the Head of School, supervisor, or division leader.
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information.
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the school's Employee Handbook.
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and an annual development of a growth and renewal plan. This includes written goals and progress towards these goals aligned with Legacy's professional development requirements.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following :

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student / Staff Support - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to student needs. Solicits student feedback to improve support.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner. Responsibly manages attendance tracking in time and attendance portal.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Uses School technology platforms as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Education / Experience:

A high school diploma, classroom subbing preferred

Language Ability:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e‑mailing, accessing the Internet, school management software and curriculum mapping software;

• acknowledge Christ as Savior and support the school's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values and Statement of Faith;
• be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6 : 40).
• possess evidence of competence in area of instruction, or other adequate…