POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Academic Director (AD), and in the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.  Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
2. Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
5. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
6. Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.  Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
7. Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
8. Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with Language Academy of Sacramento policies.
9. Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
10. May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
11. Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
12. Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
13. Knows school procedures and regulations.
14. Performs other related duties as directed by principal

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND WORK RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree, including all courses to meet credential requirement and/or certification in relevant subject area, from an approved institution is required.
2. A minimum of 30-Day Substitute Teaching Credential
3. Application:

1. Letter of Introduction
2. Current Resume
3. TB Clearance
4. Letters of Recommendation (minimum of two)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

• Act on the premise that every child can learn
• Value the effectiveness of a structured school-wide curriculum and pacing plans
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team and initiate assistance when needed
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve academy goals
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Willing to learn, work hard, whatever it takes" attitude
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies

HIRING PROCESS:

Once the substitute candidate has attended the mandatory New Employee Orientation and all pre-employment paperwork and clearances have been received, LAS will send an email to the substitute notifying him/her that he/she is now cleared and has been added to the active sub list.