K8 Substitute Coordinator & Substitute Teacher

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced K8 Substitute Coordinator & Substitute Teacher to join our team. The K8 Substitute Coordinator & Substitute Teacher will oversee all aspects of interviewing, training and coordinating substitute teachers. Each day there also is the expectation to be in the classroom as a substitute, when and wherever needed.

• Be a full-time substitute teacher when and wherever needed on the K-8 campus
• Display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students’ lives
• Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christian Schools’ standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Substitute Guide
• Responsible to cover a variety of classes/grades as needed
• Responsible for implementing lesson plans as directed by the assigned classroom teacher
• Maintain records by documenting attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies
• Demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making
• Follow Substitute Teachers Dept. Policies & Procedures and meticulously record attendance, incidents, and behavior according to school policies
• Promote student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
• Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
• Follow all crisis management procedures in the event of an emergency or drill
• Participate in required staff meetings, events, and activities

• Assists in interviews and participates in the hiring of substitute teachers
• Manage subs after they have been interviewed and onboarded
• Train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate performance of assigned staff
• Establishes best practices to attract and retain mission‑appropriate substitute teachers
• Supervise the substitute management system
• Maintain and manage Instasub and other applications related to the role
• Oversee as the sub caller to fill the need daily and weekly
• Conducts interviews and participates in the hiring of staff
• Oversee student teachers after they have been interviewed by a principal.
• Manage college students who need practicum and observation hours. If they will be teaching in the classroom the principal will first need to interview them.
• Train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate performance of assigned staff
• Oversees the overall work of assigned staff
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Principal & Vice Principals

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Statement of Faith
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multi‑task with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses

• Strong supervisory skills and leadership skills
• Experience with educational management systems and/or substitute management systems
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 3 years of teaching/substitute experience is preferred

• Prior experience as a classroom teacher or a substitute teacher

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