Substitute Teacher

Job Description At Pathways In Education, we believe every student deserves a chance to succeed. Our mission is to help students develop the academic and personal skills they need to graduate with a high school diploma and prepare for college, a career, or any path they choose in the future. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive.

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of students by offering:

• Individualized Support:
  Personalized plans with 1:1 guidance from teachers and counselors.
• Blended Learning: A mix of online and in-person instruction for a tailored learning experience.
• Multiple Learning Styles:
  Curriculum options aligned with Arizona State Standards to fit different ways students learn.

• Prepare focused interventions for student’s academic success.
• Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Prepare outline for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Collaborate with teacher(s) to seek alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out.
• Assist pupils in selecting courses of study.
• Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Collaborate with parents, students and teachers to improve attendance.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, truancy court and teacher training workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, assesses student work product and record results.
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
• Assist with State mandated student testing.
• Responsible for file maintenance in preparation for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.
• Maintain a partial or full summer/winter student load during the short-term enrollment periods.

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and database management.

• BA/BS Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Some teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.

• Hours when needed (8am-4pm) (Monday - Thursday) Pay: $23.00-$24.50/hr.
• PIE is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, IL, AZ and ); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication.
• Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development.
• With a focus on one-on-one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves.
• PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees.
• Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.