Substitute Middle School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Middle School Teacher 

REPORTS TO:

Middle School Director

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt Position

JOB PURPOSE:

The Substitute Middle School Teacher is a temporary position to provide continuity of instruction for students in Grades 5-8 when a teacher is absent. The Substitute Middle School Teacher is hired on a daily basis or for a limited term.

The Substitute Middle School Teacher will model the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 4-5 sections of an academic subject

• Coach an academic team (if teaching 4 sections)

• Facilitate a regular study hall every other day

• Advise 12-18 students during the dedicated advisory period

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

• Manage the classroom with safety and security as the top priority

• Complete non-academic tasks as necessary (break duty, lunch duty, carpool, etc.).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

GDS Cultural Competencies
(All Employees)

GDS Employee Skills
(All Employees)

• Human-Centered

• Data-Informed

• Empathetic

• Collaborative

• Professionalism

• Technologically Fluent

• Adaptable & Growth Mindset

• Inclusive

• Productive conflict resolution

• Integrity

• Welcoming

• Respectful

• Listens to Understand

• Relationship-Focused

• Student-Centered

• Field Expertise

• Coachable

• Lifelong Learner

• Kind

Teacher Competencies

• Kid Champion

• Chief modeler of of respect, responsibility, kindness & integrity

• Intellectually Curious

• Lover of learning for self and students

• Curriculum expert 

• Culturally competent

• Proactive & Effective Communicator

• Reflective