Long Term Substitute Teacher

About the Employer

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• demonstrate knowledge of the subject area.
• designs and implements appropriate instruction of 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade math in accordance with students' needs, district curriculum, and state standards.
• guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
• establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• use assessment data to inform instruction.
• assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed.
• create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced.
• work cohesively with the special education liaison and other support staff to provide a more productive environment for students on educational plans.

Professional Culture

• carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction.
• communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians.
• provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs.
• participate in IEP and 504 meetings as required.
• model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• regularly collaborate and communicate with team-alike and content-alike colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
• supervise students in the hallways before, after, and in between classes, in the library, and at special events.
• professionally represent the school and the district in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
• complies with applicable district, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• attends work regularly and is punctual.

Teaching All Students

• understanding of social-emotional challenges facing middle school students and an ability to assist students in developing appropriate coping strategies.
• provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of models and strategies.
• employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment. Instruction can be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, or small classroom setting.
• design classroom activities and lessons with multiple levels as appropriate so that all students can access the curriculum.
• formally and informally assess the student learning to create a comprehensive learning program.
• set high expectations that are suitable based on students' needs.
• create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced.

Family and Community Engagement

• build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students' learning.
• works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral programs of their students through conferences, written messages, telephone calls, and/or email.
• communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians.