In House Substitute Teacher - K-6 or 6-12

Description

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Teacher Duty Days per the School Calendar

Required Qualifications: Current MN teaching license in grades K-6 or 6-12. 

Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of teaching experience. Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting.

Position Summary:

Responsible for instructing elementary school students from grades K-5 or 6-12. Create a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in courses of study such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science and create a well-rounded comprehensive instructional program. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education. Establish collaborative relationships with parents and other staff members. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies. 
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations
• Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Promotes a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative learning environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans as assigned by the school and/or classroom teacher.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and  technologies.
• Support  the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool
• Via Schoology, ensure all online class resources are current
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery 
• Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested.
• Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning. 
• Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Volunteer for a minimum of three activities which take place outside of the normal school day. 
• Supervise student activities which may include – bus duties, breakfast/lunch supervision and hall monitoring
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting 
• Other related duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.