Summer School Substitute Teacher

Job Summary: 
The Rhodes School (TRS) is the only magnet Charter in Houston, educating students through music and art. We are seeking a Summer Substitute Teacher to lead summer school classes on an on-call basis. In this position, you will primarily work with students who have fallen behind in their academic level, which may require you to provide extra help or move at a slower pace. You must also ensure that your students are active and engaged throughout the length of the class. Our ideal applicant has prior experience working with students in a similar position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

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• Follow daily lesson plans provided by Summer School Administrator

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• Track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents of their progress

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• Lead lectures and hands-on activities

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• Assign homework  to help your students learn the material

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• Administer quizzes and tests to measure their progress

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• Provide extra help to your students when necessary

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• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up as assigned

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• Distributes and collects materials for instruction.

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• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

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• Maintain a safe and respectful classroom environment.

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• Supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips. 

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• Maintain a Gradebook for all students and create a final summer school report card. 

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• Attend GPC meeting for Final Grades and Student Promotion

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• Performs any additional duties related to the ongoing effectiveness of the school; as directed by the supervisor.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree 

Certification: Teaching Certification preferred

Work Experience:  Previous experience working with elementary-age students is preferred

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Communicate effectively, comprehends and understand communications

• Knowledge of computers, for word processing and other basic tasks.

• Able to accept and learn new and improved, education theories and techniques.

• Able to interact effectively with co-workers, parents, volunteers, and others in the classroom.

• Able to work with others using a team model and to follow basic teamwork principles.  

Equipment Used: Microsoft Office, Eduphoria, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies, and school law.

Working/Environmental Conditions/Mental Demands/Physical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.  Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds. 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by The Rhodes School. 

The Rhodes School is an equal-opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.