Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher
Date Posted:
12/16/2017
Location:
An EFCPS School Site
(High-Needs School)
Position Summary
Education for Change is looking for dynamic and visionary teachers who will engage students, parents, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement. The substitute teacher performs all duties of a MSTC teacher on a long-term assignment or day-to-day basis. Under the direction of a site leader, in the absence of the classroom teacher, (S)he provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment. (S)he demonstrates professional practices in teaching using the course of study and lesson plan provided by the regular classroom teacher. (S)he will know how to successfully work in an urban elementary school with a high English Learner and low-income population.
About Education for Change Public Schools
Education for Change Public Schools (EFCPS) believes it is the right for every child to have access to a high-quality, 21st century education. Our mission is to provide a superior public education to Oakland's most underserved children by creating a system of schools that focuses relentlessly on our student's academic achievement. EFCPS is a charter management organization that manages a diverse portfolio of K-8 schools, growing to a portfolio of preK-12 schools in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of Oakland, currently serving 2,800 children. Additional information about Education for Change can be found at www.efcps.org.
Responsibilities
- Implement effective daily and long-term instructional plans and classroom activities aligned with student needs, California State standards, and EFC and school instructions, goals, and objectives
- Provide a classroom climate and learning experiences that further our students' social, emotional, physical, and academic development
- Collect homework and student assignments as directed for the regular classroom teacher
- Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive classroom and school environment that values learning and achievement
- Report all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the proper school administrators immediately or as soon as possible
- Demonstrate respect and understanding of students and families from diverse backgrounds
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
- Report to the Main Office upon arrival at school, meets with the school administrative assistant, checks mailbox of absent teacher for lesson plans and materials
- Request clarification of school rules and district policies, if necessary
- Return the room keys to the school administrative assistant and instructional materials and equipment to the proper place
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Education for Change
- Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
- Ability to read printed matter and computer screens.
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
- Ability to understand speech at normal levels.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach.
- Other: Employment is subject to and contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice. Convictions of certain crimes, including, but not limited to sex and narcotics offenses and serious and violent felonies, as specified in the Education and Penal Codes, will bar employment with the Organization. In addition, employees will be required to provide a current verification of a negative TB test prior to employment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- Valid California teaching credential: multiple subject teaching credential, single-subject teaching credential, OR 30-day emergency credential.
Desired Qualifications:
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- English Language Learner Authorization
- NCLB Highly Qualified
- Experience accelerating student learning and achievement in low income communities
- Spanish language proficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
Substitute teachers are paid $175 per day+bonus. As temporary, part-time teachers, they do not receive any benefits.