What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Building Substitute position at Academie Lafayette?
Building Substitute Teacher - French Speaking
Current School Year
Full Time
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WORK VISA FOR THIS POSITION
NOUS NE POUVONS PAS OFFRIR DE VISA DE TRAVAIL POUR UN POSTE DE REMPLACANT.
Overview
Substitute Teachers provide emergency support for classrooms, fill long-term absences, and/or help cover a class during a transition period; French speaking substitutes help to maintain the French immersion environment by delivering instruction and interacting with students in the French language. The building substitutes work on a full-time basis.
The building substitutes track attendance, administer quizzes and tests, explain assignments, collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods. They work with students individually or as a group to keep up with the regular curriculum. They read lesson plans and teach them to the students, providing guided instruction on their subject.
Status of Position
This is a position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting
The building substitutes report to the principals.
Responsibilities
- Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students, while maintaining the French immersion theme
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
- For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans
Qualifications
- Hold or be eligible for Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate*
- Native or near-native fluency in French
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt plans as needed to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for students
- Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
- Education degree preferred
Other Requirements
- Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.
*Substitute Certification
In order to substitute at Académie Lafayette, you must have a current Missouri substitute teaching certificate through Missouri DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education). If you do not already have a substitute certification, please take a moment to review the requirements and steps for certification: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers
- Those with foreign transcripts/credentials (and no US college credits), you will need to have a credential evaluation performed to show you have a minimum of 36 hours of college credit, you can find out more information on the DESE website here: Recognized credentialing agencies for out-of country credentials. You may also chose to go through a 20-hour training approved by DESE to be eligible for certification; this is normally for those who don't have at least 36 hrs of college credit, but it could be more efficient for those with foreign degrees to go this route instead of having an evaluation performed.
- All substitutes are required to be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry in addition to a MACHS federal and state background check. Académie Lafayette will require access to the MACHS background check, you will use code 1005 when registering to have the results sent to DESE and our district. (If you do not use code 1005 when getting your initial certification, you will need to get another background check.)
