Elementary School Long-Term Substitute Teacher - 5th Grade
Peak to Peak Charter School
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom:
Develops and/or implements curriculum, communicates the curriculum, and completes it in the given timeframe, according to curriculum guidelines specified by Peak to Peak.
Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Mission Statement, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.
2. Develops with parents/guardians and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity:
- Assesses student performance frequently and objectively
- Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents
- Holds parent/guardian/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Community Handbook
- Encourages parents to contribute to the classroom as volunteers
3. Continues intellectual and professional development and pursues further education in primary academic discipline.
4. May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees, and/or participate in the open enrollment process.
5. Follows policies established by the Peak to Peak Board of Directors, Boulder Valley School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where Peak to Peak has received waivers.
6. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Elementary School Long-term Substitute teacher reports directly to the Elementary School Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Teaching experience in a public or private setting; although a teacher’s certificate is not required, Peak to Peak expects that teachers without a certificate will work toward an alternative certificate over time
- B.A. or B.S. required
- Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a student-centered environment within the classroom, including using assessments to place students, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
- Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
- Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
- Expert-level written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to Character Education
- Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making, and time management
- Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
- Ability to assess grade level needs and plan and organize accordingly
- Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
- Ability to apply superb judgment