Position Title: Substitute Teacher - Long Term

Classification: Full Time, Temporary

Reports to: Director/Principal                                                         

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Synergy’s mission, vision, policies and procedures, and charter petition;

• Adhere to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession;
• Plan lessons and implement classroom activities in accordance with the California State Content Standards;
• Conduct periodic assessments of student academic progress in order to guide instruction and to ensure that the academic goals of the students and the school are met;
• Provide intervention and enrichment as necessary to address students’ specific needs;
• Regularly track and report students’ progress to the Principal via report cards, ELD folders, periodic assessments, etc;
• Provide a safe learning environment for students;
• Effectively manage student behavior and organize classroom systems/procedures to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning;
• Maintain high standards of student conduct , including implementing Synergy’s school-wide discipline plan;
• Be proactive and initiate in helping out any way needed;
• Actively participate in staff development and weekly meetings;
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students;
• Maintain a professional manner when working with students, staff and parents/families via both oral and written communication;
• Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress;
• Find ways to involve parents/guardians in their students’ education;
• Collaborate with other teachers, staff members, and/or other outside service providers to share best practices and to improve one’s own and others’ instructional practices;
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Have at least one year of prior teaching experience as a full-time or part-time teacher, substitute teacher, teacher intern, student teacher, and/or teacher assistant. We will also consider brand new teachers who are enrolled in an approved intern credential program;
• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree;
• Be highly-qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind;

• Possess a valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential for teaching positions in grades K-6 and for our high school credit recovery class, a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential for the appropriate subject matter(s) the teacher will be teaching in grades 7-12, a valid California Special Education Teaching Credential for special education teaching positions, or is working toward one of these credentials in an approved credential program;
• Possess a CLAD or BCLAD certificate or has authorization to work with English Learners embedded in the teaching credential, or is working toward obtaining authorization to work with English Learners;
• Possess positive communication and relationship building skills;
• Proficient in the use of computers, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, e-mail, the Internet, and/or digital media;
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills;
• Be familiar with the California State Content Standards and Common Core Standards;
• Possess an in-depth understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission and vision;
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

Education

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree
• a Masters or administrative credential is desirable

Synergy Academies is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by law.