Substitute Teacher Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

Substitute Teacher

As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to work directly with a diverse student population that will require the same attention and nurturing as a classroom teacher. You will be an essential member of the district in helping our students prepare for their future success through the instruction you will provide in lieu of their regular classroom teacher.

The substitute teacher meets the educational needs of our students when the regular teacher is absent by following the assigned lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and documenting important occurrences during the school day.

Starting wage: $143.00/day:
Associate's Degree/Praxis Exam/48 College Credit Hours (NSUB) $158.00/day:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree (BSUB) $189.00/day:
Certified Teacher (CSUB) $189.00/day:
Retired Teacher from SLCSD (RSUB) $224.00/day:
Long-Term Rate (effective after 20 consecutive days teaching in the same classroom)

This position is part time, on-call and jobs can be selected through a notification system. All new hired substitutes cannot begin working as a substitute until they have completed the required online district trainings.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Similar to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be deemed Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following:

Obtained an associates degree from an accredited higher education institution, or
Satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher, or
Completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours)

Ability to pass a fingerprint and criminal background check

Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds

Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze and interpret English written and verbal communications

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook

Ability to operate standard office equipment; phone, copy and fax machines etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Valid Teaching License from any state

Participating in or have completed a teaching program

Knowledgeable of content pedagogy and student development stages

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Teach as scheduled and assigned by location, classroom and subject.

Follow and implement student lesson plans by translating into learning activities.

Organize classroom space for safety and for effective learning.

Create a respectful classroom environment, establishing developmentally and culturally appropriate, positive and respectful teacher-student interactions.

Establish a culture for learning, setting an expectation for learning and achievement, conveying the importance of the content, and displaying knowledge of students' skills.

Use a wide variety of appropriate resources for diverse learning styles; adjust lessons, respond to student questions and interests, and provide a variety of approaches when students have difficulties.

Engage students in learning through use of content activities, instructional materials, assignments, student groupings, questioning and discussion techniques, and the structure and pacing of the lessons.

Manage student behavior in the classroom and at other school sponsored events, by establishing clear expectations, monitoring and dealing with students throughout class time, and appropriately to correcting misbehavior while respecting student dignity.

Communicate clearly and accurately, using appropriate vocabulary for age and interests, and provide specific and timely feedback to enhance learning.

Maintain accurate records of students' completion of assignments, student progress, and other non-instructional records.

Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with students, supervisors, co-workers, parents, and other district employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Essential Functions
- Long Term Substitute:

Develop clear, relevant and student appropriate instructional goals based on content area concepts.

Design clear, focused and coherent instruction for flexible groupings meeting student needs.

Communicate to engage families in the instructional program by providing information about the instructional programs and individual student progress.

Plan lessons utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques.

Contribute to the school and the District by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and participating in District and school projects/extracurricular activities.

Evaluate own teaching effectiveness against learning outcomes and make appropriate adjustments to improve student learning.

Proactively serve and advocate for students by participating in team or departmental decision making.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting,…