THRIVE Substitute Teacher responsibilities: Curriculum and InstructionCarrying out a classroom vision and academic long term plans for instruction.
Executing the year’s curriculum, lessons and learning objectives aligned to the state standards the assure student learning.
Providing differentiated instruction to ensure the needs of all types of learners and students varying levels of being met.
Providing direct instruction and small group instruction in centers.
Carrying out all materials needed for instruction
Work with the Special Education Instructor to ensure that all IEP goals are being met.
Reporting attendance.
Data Analysis and AchievementWith support from the school leader, provide data driven instruction.
Assessing student learning and checking for mastery with daily exit slips, weekly quizzes and unit tests, among other examples of assessments that are aligned to the GLEs.
Holding weekly subject level data meetings that are centered around outcomes for meeting student needs and improving instruction.
School Culture and Parent EngagementInvests students in learning and in the culture of the school.
Promoting students’ character development and a positive classroom environment by establishing an atmosphere of Endurance, Compassion, Independence, Ownership and Partnership.
Effectively working on a team.
Taking on leadership responsibilities within the school.
Following the student and staff discipline policies and the staff and student handbooks.
Being committed to growing professionally through consistent feedback from the academy leader, academic studies and professional development.
THRIVE Teachers embrace the following beliefs:Endurance – I am determined to be an effective teacher, and I will always work hard in all things regardless of how difficult it might become:I will attend and actively participate in every day of orientation, training, staff development, and pre-planning prior to the start of and during the school year.
I will always put forth my best effort to deliver engaging and effective lessons, even when I feel overwhelmed and tired.
I will do 'whatever it takes' to ensure that my students are successful.
Independence – I will strive to model the attributes of a scholar and will challenge my students to become well disciplined scholars:I will come to school on time and prepared each day, with well-planned lessons and with all necessary materials.
I will complete all of my job responsibilities to the best of my ability, and I will always be a constant learner, seeking out opportunities to develop myself professionally.
I will assign homework regularly, and I will provide my cell phone number to students for homework assistance after hours.
I will strive to always be organized and to keep my classroom neat.
I will take advantage of every opportunity I have to teach my students and will operate with a 'sense of urgency' in order to ensure their academic success.
Compassion – Through the collective work and example of teachers, parents, and administrators THRIVE students will involve themselves within their community by planning and participating in extensive community involvement projects throughout their time at THRIVE.I will support students in finding and creating projects that are meaningful to their community and to them.
I understand that at THRIVE problems will be solved by taking ownership of one’s actions, showing compassion for others through acceptance of the other’s opinions and creating partnerships allowing for open discussion; I will consistently model this course of action.
I will support peer mediation training; consistently model how to make decisions that are preventative of problems; and model and encourage behaviors that lead to positive consequences.
I will work hard to plan lessons that are fun and engaging for students, while ensuring that learning is never compromised.
I will always try to have a good sense of humor and will demonstrate to students that learning can be fun.
I will smile often so as to create a warm and welcoming environment.
I will fully participate in all fun activities planned for the staff.
I will do my part to make THRIVE a fun place to learn.
Partnership – I understand that I am a partner to THRIVE, its mission, students and fellow teachers; I will always support that partnership and vision.I will always conduct myself professionally in speech, action, and appearance.
I will never put down another teacher or student; rather I will strive to lift them up.
I will help my fellow teachers when they need help, and support them in their own journey to success.
I will work with my fellow teachers and students to ensure our school is clean and welcoming at all times.
I will participate in all staff meetings and will serve on committees as needed.
When teachers are absent, I will do my part to ensure that the education of our students is not interrupted.
I will help my students understand what it means to be a good team member.
Ownership – I will always operate with the utmost integrity, and will strive to model for my students what it means to take ownership of my actions.I will be honest in everything that I do and will require that my students do the same.
I will operate with the utmost integrity when administering standardized tests and will strictly follow the guidelines set forth in the administration directions for the test.
I will always use words towards my fellow teachers, students, and parents that are appropriate and respectful.
When there are things that I disagree with at the school, I will direct my concerns immediately to the person responsible and will offer suggestions for improvement instead of complaining.
QualificationsAppropriate teaching certification and license in subject teaching.
Has at least two years of successful classroom experience.
Has outstanding behavior management and investment system.
Has demonstrated mastery in time-management skills.
Has exceptional problem-solving skills and values feedback.
Has knowledge of the common core.
Fosters relational capacity among staff, parents and students.
Hours:Monday- 7:15am-3:30pm
Tuesday- 7:15am-3:30pm
Wednesday- 7:15am-3:30pm
Thursday-7:15am-3:30pm
Friday-7:15am-3:30pm
*Substitute Teacher may need to remain at school outside of the above hours for tutoring, faculty meetings, parent/teacher conferences, professional development and extended day if it is needed.
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