MS Daily Substitute Teacher

Charter Schools USA - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, 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 lesson plans prepared by the absent teacher and ensuring that the educational experience remains uninterrupted. This includes reviewing the plans and schedule with the principal, supervisor, or designated teacher prior to the teaching day, and teaching the lessons as outlined. At the conclusion of each day, the substitute teacher will report in writing the day's activities and provide feedback as requested by the building principal. It is essential that the substitute adheres to all school and Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) policies, rules, and procedures, as well as good teaching practices. Additionally, the substitute teacher is expected to 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. This includes overseeing pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day, ensuring that appropriate student behavior is maintained at all times. The substitute teacher will also be responsible for fostering good relations with the faculty and staff of the district and treating information about students and staff with the utmost confidence. The role may also include performing other duties as assigned, which may vary based on the needs of the school and the direction of the administration.

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.
• 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.