Substitute Teacher

Description

Trinity Charter School was created in 2004 by Lutheran Social Services of the South. The district has a very distinct charter that specializes in serving students in residential treatment centers and Office of Refugee Resettlement centers.Since its original opening, the district has grown to eight schools found in the communities of Canyon Lake, Corpus Christi, Katy, Lockhart, Tyler, Big Sandy and McAllen, Texas. The district enrollment is capped at a daily enrollment of 1,000 students. Throughout the year, however, the district is anticipated to serve over 2,000 students. Most students attending the Trinity Charter School have been placed by the Texas Department of Child Protective Services, Juvenile Court and/or the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will assist them in fulfilling their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Substitute Teacher works on an as needed basis, but may not substitute for any given teacher for more than 20 consecutive days.

Skills:

Working knowledge of minimum standards of Texas charter schools

Understanding of student populations on his/her campus

Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques

Understanding of curriculum and instruction, with ability to model for the faculty and staff

Strong leadership abilities

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

Excellent and strong communication skills (verbal and nonverbal)

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students, school staff, residential staff and visitors, regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnicity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare daily lesson plans and submit to Principal weekly (if applicable), if in classroom as a long-term substitute for more than one week, and up to 20 days.

Follow prepared lesson plans of regular classroom teacher, if in class up to one week.

Ensure lesson plans show adaptations for differences in student learning styles

Teach instructional subjects according to the standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Maintain records of student attendance and grades.

Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff.

Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom.

Display current student work in classroom, without last names.

Assist in the preparation of report cards and IEP progress reports, if working as a long-term substitute when such reports are due.

Provide needed information and assist with the development of FBAs and BIPs, when appropriate.

Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties, as assigned by the Principal.

Serve as a role model for students and classroom staff with regard to language, dress and behavior.

Maintain current knowledge of, and abide by, all state regulations and TCS policies for teachers.

Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials and facilities

Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and administration.

Actively participate in faculty and/or staff meetings, and assist with school committees, if needed.

Physical Requirements :

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Occasional district wide travel

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required (Master's preferred).

Texas teacher certification preferred.

A minimum of one year's experience as a classroom teacher, working with ED and/or LD students, preferred.

Trinity Charter Schools, pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code, will fingerprint, and conduct a criminal background check, on applicants. Employment is contingent up successful completion of the criminal background check.