What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Valor Preparatory Academy of Arizona?
The Substitute Teacher will provide daily instruction and support for students while the teacher of record is unavailable. A successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices, classroom management, and knowledge and experience working with online learning platforms and tools. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school goals and programs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Pursuant to current Employee Expectations and Guidelines):
- Provide communication to students and parents on a weekly basis through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails
- Create and maintain an opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment
- Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment
- Provide classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times
- Provide communication and support to students and parents on a daily basis via through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails
- Grade student work within 24-48 hours of being submitted
- Evaluate student progress and provide individualized instruction and feedback
- Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates
- Post a daily announcement in each course that motivates the students to participate in the daily lessons
- Manage the discussion board in each class to encourage participation and learning in the online classroom
- Meet expectations as outlined in teacher training and the Teacher Expectations and Guidelines
- Participate in professional development and department meetings, as scheduled
- Assist with administering standardized assessments
- Establish rapport with students/parents and encourage students to maintain attendance and academic expectations
- Direct students to necessary resources including: teachers, tutors, admission’s staff, guidance support, etc.
- Monitor and oversee student access to the Parent Student Portal and any other appropriate websites
- Properly document issues, concerns, and important information concerning students/parents as they present themselves
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students
- Additional duties as needed
Education/Training/Employment Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate preferred
- Must have a baseline IVP Level 1 DPS background check at the time of employment
Environmental Conditions: Collaborative open environment, typical office setting
The company will provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.
