Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Integrity Educational Services is currently seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher (certified or uncertified) to serve Lighthouse Academy district Candidates for this position can be already-certified teachers, or candidates with at least 60 post-secondary credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Lighthouse Academy - This role's home base will be Lighthouse Academy South in Grand Rapids, but will also be asked to cover teacher absences as needed at other Lighthouse Academy sites including community, residential, and/or juvenile detention programs in West Michigan.

IES is the non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy.

At our Lighthouse Academy locations, we offer residential programs serving youth and adults in detention facilities, correctional facilities or intervention-based programs as well as community programs serving court-placed students, English Language Learners (ELL), students with Special Education needs, etc.

So, if you have a passion for education, desire being a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

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GENERAL PURPOSE:  Responsible for providing appropriate education experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in our district. The Long-Term Substitute Teacher or Teacher in Residence is accountable to the Principal and functions as a member of the IES team, which consists of classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal, and the office staff. Long Term Substitute may be responsible for Lesson Planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. The strong desire and ability to achieve outstanding student achievement results in a short amount of time and commit to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning.

2. The skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed.

3. The ability to motivate students and influence their behaviors through building meaningful and caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence.

4. When completing a Long-Term assignment, the ability to collaboratively create and execute clear and logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning while receiving input from other team members. When completing a Long-Term assignment, the competence to design and utilize formative assessments to modify and adjust instruction on a daily basis.

5. The ability to successfully engage at-risk youth as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity to both students and staff members.

6. The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.

7. The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never-ending quest to deliver the vision of high-quality subject-specific instruction in every class period.

8. Assist with coverage of the eating areas during breakfast and lunch, if applicable. Assist with coverage during arrival, passing and dismissal times at school.

9. When completing a Long-Term assignment, actively participate in and contribute to weekly team meetings with all school staff examining student’s educational, advocacy or support needs.

10. When completing a Long-Term assignment, the competence to collect and analyze student data.

11. Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  The minimum qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the job such as education, experience, competencies, knowledge and skills are listed below.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability or competence required.

Education and/or Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours), or, obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher). Experience working with youth and/or families. Experience working in an educational setting is preferred. Teaching Certificate with applicable endorsement preferred. Additionally, if candidate has an interest in becoming certified as a teacher, we will explore the option of helping the teacher become certified.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematic Skills: Ability to do simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention. Ability to work as a part of a team.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Teaching certificate with applicable endorsement preferred but not required.

Training:  Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.

Other Qualifications: Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information. The employee is frequently required to walk, and move about within the school. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters in a school environment. The employee routinely uses standard office/classroom equipment such as computers, tablets, smartboards, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

185-days of contracted work per school year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• at-risk youth: 1 year (Required)
• k-12 substitute teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person