What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at The Out-of-Door Academy?
Located on two campuses totaling 95 acres in beautiful, Sarasota, Florida, The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 745 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. At Out-of-Door, students are happy, engaged, and excited about their academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. A talented and dedicated faculty challenge students to reach their full potential while providing a high level of individual guidance and support. The school’s rigorous and innovative academic program ensures that learning is both meaningful and lasting. Robust offerings in the arts, athletics and service learning enrich the ODA experience and provide opportunities for students to discover and develop their unique interests and talents. Graduates leave Out-of-Door academically prepared with the strength of character and a passion for learning that provide a strong foundation for their future success in both higher education and in life.
Out-of-Door was founded on Siesta Key in 1924 to serve students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In 1996, a second campus in the Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota was acquired to accommodate the addition of an upper school. Over the past ten years, the school has experienced steady and impressive enrollment growth from 550 to 745 students. Both campuses have evolved and developed to meet the needs of a growing enrollment as well as to enhance and enrich the experience of every student at ODA. Today, the five-acre Siesta Key campus is home to the Lower School (PK-5), and the 90-acre Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch houses both the Middle and Upper Schools. Facilities include interactive technology in every classroom, a fine and performing arts center with a black box theater, a student and STEM Center, a competition gymnasium with wellness center, a field house, a lighted stadium, tennis courts and a practice complex. A new Middle School campus is currently under construction with an expected completion date of August, 2020.
- Take instructions from school office and lead teacher about handling classroom instruction
- Read and understand curriculum and lesson plans.
- Refer to the lesson plan left by lead teacher and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to follow it.
- Ensure that classroom instruction is handled according to the school’s policies, goals and objectives.
- Manage student behavior and classroom order.
- Ensure that a climate of fairness and respect is promoted.
- Take necessary actions and reasonable actions to ensure the safety of students, materials and school equipment.
- Collect and correct students’ papers and assignments according to the procedures of the school.
- Return corrected or graded papers to students and make sure that they understand the grading system.
- Hand out instructional materials to students and make sure that they are handled with care.
- Make sure that a non-discriminatory atmosphere is maintained in classrooms.
- Lead extracurricular activities and ensure the safety and well being of students in the outdoors.
- Follow up on any instructions left for the lead teacher and ensure that they are followed appropriately.
