Substitute Teacher

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER JobID: 4077

Position Type:

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Date Posted:

6/13/2024

Location:

Akron Public Schools

Date Available:

tbd

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Posting Open Until Filled

The Akron Board of Education announces openings for Substitute Teachers, Job Code 042, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), Salary Range TBD, Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Julian Foster, Human Capital Specialist-Substitute Services, 330-761-2877.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree

Desired:

• Valid Teaching License or a Substitute Teaching License for the State of Ohio.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;

• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve;

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students;

• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;

• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum.

• Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences;

• Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals;

• Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;

• Develop and implement instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;

• Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate;

• Proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool;

• Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports; and

• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative, and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal.

• Create a classroom environment that utilizes staff members as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction;

• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;

• Work closely with students and parents collaboratively to guide students through school and future education and career choices; and

• Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish.

• Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model;

• Maintain and improve professional competence;

• Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues;

• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community;

• Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents and staff;

• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students;

• Remain flexible, innovative and adaptive to change;

• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;

• Reinforce and monitor classroom behavior and procedures to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

• Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision making process;

• Use electronic tools for grading, both in New Tech applications and district applications; and

• Reports to and is supervised by the Principal.

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL SERVICES (SUCH AS INTERPRETER, BRAILLE OR LARGE PRINT, OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS) COVERED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, SECTION 102, PLEASE CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL AT 330-761-2945. IF YOU ARE USING A TTY/TTD, PLEASE CALL THE OHIO RELAY SERVICE, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.