Substitute Teacher, On Call Poulsbo, WA

Substitute Teacher, On Call job at Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education. Poulsbo, WA.

🔷 Starting Rate: $20 - $25 /hour based on experience

🏫 Environment:
Special Education Program, Grades 3-12

a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an On-call Substitute Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic –
We Should Talk!📲

As an On-call Substitute Teacher
, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement in Grades 3-12 by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by Chance Light Education and in accordance with district and/or state policies.

• Delivering instruction, through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
• Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and other support staff to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum.
• Implementing standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations and consistency.
• Maintaining regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
• Actively participating in team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
• Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Meet all state substitute teacher licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Licensed in or have the ability to obtain a WA state Emergency Teacher certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management (PCM) training.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Solid motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Chance Light is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

At Chance Light we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts…