Middle School Substitute Teacher

Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher

Bronx, New York

MS Permanent Substitute Teacher

Classification

Exempt, 10-Month Employee

Reports to

Overview

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking a Permanent Substitute Teacher. The Substitute Teacher manages student learning per the goals and directives of the schools and states. This person will serve a critical role in being able to float among different openings to ensure our school culture and level of instruction are maintained when teachers are absent.

Responsibilities

Content Knowledge and Planning

• Be ready to implement lessons at a moment’s notice to substitute for an absent teacher
• Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught, within reason
• Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student
• Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities
• Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, as is feasible

Instructional Strategies

• Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences
• Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students
• Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning
• Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate
• Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully
• Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students
• Hold each learner individually responsible for learning

Assessment

• Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed
• Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance
• Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
• Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions
• Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback
• Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement

Student Communication and Rapport

• Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication
• Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students
• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
• Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being
• Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all school settings
• Seek information about student interests and opinions

Classroom Management

• Enforce the school’s student behavior policies while investing students in the classroom community
• Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents
• Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents
• Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote learning and minimize disruption
• Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
• Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings

Professional Demeanor and Development

• Work cooperatively with a co‑teacher, when applicable, and all colleagues for the benefit of students
• Maintain a professional appearance following the school’s dress code policy
• Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner
• Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
• Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and…