Permanent Substitute Teacher

Achievement Charter Academy's mission is to foster individual achievement by teaching students to be self-directed learners and community contributors in a respectful, diverse, and inclusive learning environment. ACA  uses the Glasser Quality School (GQS) model as a guide to create a school culture that teaches and uses Choice Theory to support relationships based on trust and respect. The GQS model emphasizes Total Learning Competency and producing Quality Work to encourage self-directed learning and individual achievement. The model emphasizes the value of respect, diversity, inclusion, and community and promotes a school environment that is viewed by stakeholders as a joyful place.
The substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for either a short or long period of time. The substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must be very flexible and have strong skills in using superior judgment when making decisions.
• Ability to establish effective and positive rapport with staff and students.
• Demonstrate knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student population including students with special needs.
• Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand for excess of 6 hours.
• Ability to lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility.
• Willingness to use and apply the Choice Theory model.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Educator’s License required.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to main office upon arrival at the school.
• Implements lesson plans.
• Maintains good order  in classroom that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
• Completes all necessary records accurately such as attendance, grades, inventories, etc.
• Fulfills all duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher for a period of four or more consecutive weeks.
• Monitors student interaction while keeping students on task.
• Ensures the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Maintains classroom arrangement and ensures that all materials and equipment in classroom are used appropriately.
• Promotes proper use and care of school property.
• Addresses and reconciles minor student conflicts and requests assistance from administration when support is needed in this area.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonable possible.
• Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or designee immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Follows all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school, Board of Education and Superintendent.
• Remains at the school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or designee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by school administrator(s).
• Additional expectations will be communicated at each school location based on grade levels, curriculum offerings, etc.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards. 
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior in accordance with ACA policies and procedures.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and behavioral challenges.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. 

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