Building Substitute Teacher at Propel Montour Middle School

Title: Building Substitute Teacher

Location: Propel Montour Middle School

Propel seeks a Building Substitute Teacher for its Propel Montour Middle School. This position is for the 24-25 school year.

The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for covering day to day absences in the assigned building and absences for long term leaves. When covering for long term leaves, the Building Substitute Teacher will have the opportunity to act as the teacher of record, completing lesson plans and taking on all responsibilities as the teacher of record. At times, the Building Substitute Teacher may even fill in for permanent vacancies that occur, while the selection process is being completed. This role is a great opportunity to become familiar with propel school's culture and many different class settings. This will prepare you to eventually become a classroom teacher at Propel Schools. If you are resilient, hard working, team-oriented, open to feedback, have grit, and believe that all children can learn and deserve a high quality education, then we invite you to consider a career with Propel Schools. Position requires PA Teacher Certification.

Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 30 professional development days to better support our teachers and staff for a total of 220 work days annually. 

• Compensation: $40,400
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families. 
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years. 
• Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness Days annually, all teachers receive 5 sick days and 10 Personal Days
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements. 
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• Professional Development: At Propel, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion. All teachers receive 11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.
• Leadership & Career Development: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. Staff have the opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
2. Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development .
3. Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
4. Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches.
5. Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
6. Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
7. Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed. 
8. Maintain accurate and up-to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
9. Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
10. Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.

Essential Mindsets  

• Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars learning. 
• Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what’s possible for our scholars. 
• Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest. 
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic. 
• Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort. 

Qualifications:

1. Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught.  
2. Strong instructional and classroom management skills
3. High level of personal organization and planning
4. Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
5. Deep content area knowledge
6. Strong communication and relationship building skills
7. Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
8. Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
9. A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
10. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
11. Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk around the classroom at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.
• The person in this position constantly operates a computer and other technology in the classroom to support instruction.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with various internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• When deemed age and/or developmentally appropriate, assist students in daily personal tasks (i.e.-tying shoes, assisting with coats, escorting to busses, and etc.)

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Overview

Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 13 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional  development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area’s premier education organizations. 

Salary : $3,000