What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Substitute Teacher position at Vancouver Public Schools?
Job Description
Effective 2022-23 school year
At will employment
Posting Period: Open roster
Full Day - 7 hours/Half Day - 4 hours
Fair Labor Standard Act Status: Non-exempt
We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.
Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.
All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Sets an example for students in emotional stability, self-control, courtesy, and appearance
- If successful, applicant will be required to obtain an emergency substitute certificate through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
- Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool
- Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives, if requested
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Successful experience working with youth
- Successful experience working with diverse populations
- Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning
- Ability to work in a semi-open or self-contained classroom
- Ability to work with an educational team including directing the work of paraeducators
Essential Functions:
- Be able to accept positions with little notice
- Be willing to work at any building and within any grade level, content, or program depending on need
- Teaches assigned content with a high degree of skill which may include an assignment to a combination grade-level classroom
- Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provides for individual differences
- Integrates technology into learning
- Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment believing that each student can learn
- Maintains effective, positive classroom management
- Provides a safe environment and handles discipline in a positive manner
- Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
- Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
- Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
- Supervision of students
- Other duties as assigned
SOC Code: 253031
Benefits/Compensation:
- Regular Rate: $25.77 (hourly), Enhanced Rate: $27.48 (hourly) (Must work 25 full days in a semester and will receive the enhanced rate the following semester).
- Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.
- Time Off: Includes sick leave accrual of 1 hour per 40 hours worked.
Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.
Primary Location
District Wide
Salary Range
$27.00 - $29.85 / Hourly Rate
Shift Type
Day Shift
Salary : $26 - $27
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