Prodeo Academy - Columbia Heights, MN
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Columbia Heights, MN
Educational Services
About the position
Prodeo Academy is seeking Substitute Teachers who are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction and support to students in a public charter school environment. This role involves a combination of classroom instruction and educational assistance, with a strong focus on student growth and achievement. The Substitute Teacher will work collaboratively with the school team to create a positive and structured learning environment, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Provides targeted instruction to students
- Adopts and articulates the most effective instructional practices
- Works hard to be an expert in the curriculum
- Radiates warmth; is a positive presence when standing in front of students
- Speaks with leadership and confidence
- Creates a safe, predictable environment for students; has high expectations for students
- Values schoolwide consistency and implementation of the most effective practices, following school's Common Picture routines, procedures, and expectations
- Sets and achieves ambitious goals with students
- Manages and shares data regularly
- Identifies strengths and growth areas in classroom/grade level/schoolwide data and gets 'granular' - will pinpoint trends in small group and individual students' data
- Develops Data-Driven plans every six weeks for small groups and individuals
- Attends all professional development offered by the school, including a 2-week training in August
- Attends coaching meetings, is receptive to frequent observations, and implements feedback
- Is organized and well-prepared for all sessions
- Follows through on next steps from professional development
- Works hard to achieve professional goals
- Attends, participates, and presents during weekly meetings
- Approaches teamwork with humility and offers help even when it hasn't been asked for
- Shares resources, plans, and ideas openly
- Recognizes when a student's situation is urgent and prioritizes accordingly
- Checks and responds to email and phone messages within 24 business hours
- Speaks kindly of others at all times
- Stays solutions-orientated when faced with complex challenges
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- Short Call Substitute License
- Record of exemplary results with students
- Knowledge and application of assessment tools and data management
- Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done
- Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans
- Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year
- Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching
