Substitute Teacher

Description

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OF OHIO

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 3:30pm

Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! As a Teacher at Flex High School of Ohio, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember that teacher who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

The Flex High Advantage

Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Some the other advantages we offer are:

• Our student-counselor ratio is 1:250, which is far below many traditional schools.
• We offer free tutors for students and labs that supplement their instruction and reduce academic discouragement.
• With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, staff receives all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.
• We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized), career advancement opportunities for staff throughout the school year.
• Our staff has a close relationship with and is supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.
• We operate year-round with generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

The Substitute Teacher (FT) (FLEX OH) will teach students in a personalized learning environment. Perform duties in carrying out the instructional programs during the absence of the licensed teacher and will collaborate with other Teachers on student progress. This position reports to the Principal or their designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not 
intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions 
associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions of the job.

• Meet with student and teach assigned educational coursework.
• Consult with other Educators and Student Services team members to support the student’s academic success and well-being.
• Collaborate with school operations team members to ensure student records are compliant with student record procedures.
• Utilize educational technologies to support instruction.
• Review student work samples.
• Review student records and ensure documents are current.
• Record student progress in the Student Information System and educational applications.
• Notify School Administrator of student concerns or discrepancies in coursework assigned.
• Adhere to Independent Student Program guidelines.
• Report student’s progress to the Teacher.
• Assist instructional materials, maintains classroom discipline, and leads planned activities designated by a licensed teacher.
• Assist with student assessment and testing.
• Participate in school events (i.e. graduation, open house, etc).
• Participate in trainings and meetings.
• Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable of public education high school educational program.
• Basic knowledge of instructional methods and educational best practices.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and student needs.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate level of delivery, listening without bias, and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work with a variety of educators and school personnel (school counselor, social worker, support staff).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must hold or be eligible for an Ohio Substitute Teaching License or Ohio Teaching License issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Background in education or a related field.
• Familiarity with state and district educational standards and practices.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related Educational Systems.
• Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
• Ability to travel up to 10% In the performance of job duties are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolong periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.
• Hearing: Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or remote, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress. high workflow management, high project coordination, and high people engagement.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.