Substitute Teacher/Educational Facilitator, iLEAD Exploration OC

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Orange County Learning Studio- Costa Mesa

JOB TITLE: Educational Facilitator - Substitute

REPORTS TO: School Director or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/ Non- Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the School Director, the Substitute Educational Facilitator will be assigned to work in the absence of a full-time Educational Facilitator, and be responsible for general classroom management and supervision. The Substitute Educational Facilitator, will plan and implement activities for learners that balances physical, social and emotional growth, prepares materials for learners to explore and learn, and conducts activities in a safe, organized and healthy environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Follow the instructions left by the Educational Facilitator or alert the Administrator if there are no plans to follow.

• Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.

• Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures.

• Teach all subjects and other appropriate learning activities according to curriculum requirements, the school and policies developed by the Governing Board.

• Effectively use a broad range of instructional strategies, including providing a constructivist curriculum, challenging goals and effective feedback, differentiated instruction and backward mapping, among others.

• Incorporate a focus in enriching the curriculum by implementing a plan of Project-based Learning.

• Execute planned learning experiences provided by Educational Facilitators in order to motivate learners and best utilize instruction time.

• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each learner.

• Establish and maintain outstanding classroom management skills needed to achieve a functional and supportive learning atmosphere.

• Evaluate learners’ academic and social growth and keep appropriate records, providing input on progress reports and ILP as requested by the Facilitator.

• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional learning activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Perform basic attendance accounting and business records as required.

• Effectively use advanced technology as a learning tool; able to integrate technology into teaching.

• Provide standards-based instruction; align curriculum and standards and adopt grading practices that can be used in standards-based and performance-based grading.

• Assumes responsibility for overseeing learner behavior in the classroom.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.

• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.

• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.

• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.

• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.

• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.

• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Credential in teaching or substitute teaching.

• Proficient in maintaining efficient classroom management skills.

• Experience with an education setting and/or real world experience in being non-traditional, flexible, open

• minded, and collaborative.

• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.

• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of iLEAD safety rules and habits.

• Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records.

• Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with learners, learners with

• special needs, parents, facilitators, care team, and administration.

• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.

Revised 04/18/23