ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

DCP's success with first-generation college students is at the forefront of a national movement for college access and educational equity. The first charter high school in Silicon Valley, Downtown College Prep (DCP) was founded in San Jose in 2000 with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success.

The first charter high school in Silicon Valley, Downtown College Prep (DCP) was  founded in San Jose in 2000 with the belief that all students, regardless of background  and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Through our singular commitment to college success, we ensure our largely low income Latino students and families are fully supported in the pursuit of a college  degree. 

Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence,  and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential  and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community. 

 SUMMARY:

The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. The long-term substitute teacher is responsible for the full schedule of the classroom teacher. This includes, but is not limited to implementing the lesson plan created for the sub, yard duty supervision and other daily duties performed by the classroom teacher. The long-term substitute teacher is to:

• Develop lessons and units of study 
•  Engage in ongoing assessment of student progress using a variety of different means. This will include maintaining accurate records and utilizing assessment data to tailor instruction to individual student needs to increase student performance.
• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Maintain frequent communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Implement the daily instructional lesson plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner.
• Maintain a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management.
• Work effectively with the building administrator and other teachers to minimize any potential transitional problems from the teacher to substitute and substitute to teacher.
• Record keeping such as grades and attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid California Teaching Credential (Single Subject, Multiple Subject or Emergency 30-Day Substitute) OR have a Bachelor's degree AND are willing to take the CBEST OR have a Bachelor's degree and you passed the SAT Math with a score of 550 or higher and English with a score of 500 or higher.

• CPR/First Aid certification would be a plus
• Unwavering commitment to DCP's mission to prepare first generation students to thrive in four year universities.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and to regularly walk; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is further required to have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason; to define problems; to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgments and decisions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, building, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FLSA: Exempt

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Also, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.