Position Title:              Substitute Teacher (on call)

Division:                      Education 

Department:               Charter School

Reports to:                  Assistant Principal

FLSA Status:                On-call/Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Compensation:            $33 per hour

Schedule:                    When scheduled, will be during regular business hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Location:                     This position is 100% in person at 2650 Senter Road.

About the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC+CS):

San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School offers an engaging work environment focused on growth, teamwork, and making a positive impact. We value collaboration, respect diverse perspectives, and provide opportunities for employees to contribute their skills to create a hopeful and sustainable community. Whether you're passionate about education and development, environmental conservation, or community engagement, joining our team means embracing a shared commitment to service and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Be a part of our mission to create transformational change and learn more at www.sjcccs.org.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the site administrator, this position shall function on call as needed as a substitute, on short term or long-term day-to-day assignments.

Essential Functions:

• During a prolonged absence, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description.
• Follow the teacher’s written lesson plans and teaches scheduled classes.
• Arrive as scheduled reliably and on time.
• Consults with Assistant Principal and staff to resolve questions and concerns.
• Complies with all organization procedures and schedules.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Teaches scheduled classes, monitors staff and volunteers.
• Prepares a written summary of work completed.
• Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Upholds and follows all organization policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, including appropriate coursework in education or related field.
• Possesses one of the following:
  • Valid California Teaching Credential
  • 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit
  • Proof of Basic Skills Requirement having been met via CBEST, CSET with Writing Portion, SAT, ACT, AP or other equivalent per CTC.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the United States. Please be informed that San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year. Employees will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Background Check and Fingerprinting: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a background check, which includes a state and federal criminal history record check.

Drug Screen: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo and pass a 5-panel drug screen.

Work Environment & Requirements

Position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires far and near vision when reading and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to lift, carry and push equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Equipment Used: laptop, computer, smartphone, projectors, and other office equipment such as printers, fax machines, etc.

Reasonable Accommodations: The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SJCC+CS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@sjcccs.org.

NOTICE: The statements herein are intended to give a broad description of this job function and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

SJCC Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Corps and School does not discriminate based on an individual's race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, hair style, hair texture or any other basis prohibited by law. Working at SJCC+CS means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. SJCC+CS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Employment At-Will

The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School is an “At-Will” employer. This means that employment with SJCC+CS is voluntarily entered into and staff members are free to resign at any time.  Similarly, SJCC+CS may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, as it deems appropriate.   This at-will employment relationship can be changed only in a written agreement signed by the staff member and the Executive Director of SJCC+CS.

**SJCC+CS IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER**

All new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination absent an approved medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. If a new hire is in the process of being vaccinated, their start date may be adjusted to a future date after they have been vaccinated.  Fully vaccinated means at it has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a complete Edjoin application and resume to the posted job listing. This position is open until filled.

Please contact recruitment@sjcccs.org if you have any questions.