Substitute Teacher

Job Description At Pathways In Education, we believe every student deserves a chance to succeed. Our mission is to help students develop the academic and personal skills they need to graduate with a high school diploma and prepare for college, a career, or any path they choose in the future. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of students by offering:

• Individualized Support: Personalized plans with 1:1 guidance from teachers and counselors.
• Blended Learning: A mix of online and in-person instruction for a tailored learning experience.
• Multiple Learning Styles: Curriculum options aligned with Arizona State Standards to fit different ways students learn.

Coverage Areas

• Glendale: Substitute Teacher needed specifically for the Glendale campus, with flexibility to go to Phoenix as needed.
• Phoenix & Mesa: Substitute Teacher needed to provide coverage at both the Phoenix and Mesa campuses. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between these two locations as needed.

Schedule: As needed, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Thursday

Pay: $23.00–$24.50/hour

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Prepare focused interventions for student’s academic success.
• Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Prepare outline for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Collaborate with teacher(s) to seek alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out.
• Assist pupils in selecting courses of study.
• Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Collaborate with parents, students and teachers to improve attendance.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, truancy court and teacher training workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, assesses student work product and record results.
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
• Assist with State mandated student testing.
• Responsible for file maintenance in preparation for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.
• Maintain a partial or full summer/winter student load during the short-term enrollment periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and database management.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Some teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.
• Arizona Substitute, PreK-12 is preferred.

To learn more about our schools, visit us at in education.org.

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Here is what our students have to look forward to:

PIE is a non‑profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, IL, AZ and ID); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication. Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one‑on‑one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees.

Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.

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