Elementary Daily Substitute - Vermilion Charter Acad. 2024-2025 School Year

Charter Schools USA - Maurice, LA

Full-time

Maurice, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to enable children to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher. The individual in this role will be responsible for following the plans and schedules set by the absent teacher, ensuring that the educational process continues without interruption. This includes teaching the lessons prepared by the absent teacher and reporting on the day's activities at the conclusion of each day. The substitute teacher must adhere to all school and Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) policies, rules, and procedures, which are applicable to regular teachers, and must consult with the building principal or supervisor before initiating any lesson or procedure not specified in the teacher's plans. In terms of student management, the substitute teacher will maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned. They will oversee pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested, ensuring that appropriate student behavior is maintained at all times throughout the school day for assigned students. Building good relations with faculty and staff is also essential, as is treating information about students and staff with the utmost confidence. The role may also include performing other duties as assigned by the principal or supervisor, which may vary based on the needs of the school. The position requires a commitment to the company's values, which emphasize academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth. The substitute teacher must demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company, working and interacting effectively with staff and relating to individuals at all levels of the organization. As unique situations arise, the individual must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.

Responsibilities

• Reviews with the principal, supervisor and/or designated teacher the plans and schedule to be followed during the teaching day.
• Teaches the lessons prepared by the absent teacher.
• Reports in writing the day's activities at conclusion of each day and provides other feedback as requested by the building principal.
• Follows all school and CSUSA policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal and/or supervisor before initiating any lesson or other procedure not specified in the teacher's plans.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior at all times throughout the school day for assigned students.
• Maintains good relations with the faculty and staff of the district.
• Treats information about students and staff with utmost confidence.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Completion of District's Substitute Workshop (as required by the district).
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Time Management -- Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling.
• Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Communication -- Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy.