Organization Name: AcademyACL

Title of Position: Guest Teacher/Substitute

Position Type: Part/Full Time as needed by staff members requesting a guest teacher.

Pay Range: $180.00/full day; $90.00/half day

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: 

• As members of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), AcademyACL employees contribute to PERA; AcademyACL employees do not contribute to, nor receive, Social Security benefits for this employment.
• Health, Dental, Vision not available for this position.
• Bonuses/Stipends not available for this position.

Location: 2510 N. Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Description of Responsibilities/Experience/Skillset:

This is an instructional position that facilitates students in learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.  The substitute teacher guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__in harmony with the goal__establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and has the ability to communicate these objectives to students.  The work plan employs a variety of instructional techniques utilizing appropriate technology, consistent with limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students groups involved.  Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional teacher such as: maintains professional ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for students e.g. are consistent, fair, dependable, responsible and respectful. 

• Provides effective instructional techniques for all students in the classroom 
• Maintains student attendance records/may collect money and monitor funds 
• Provides information and support to students as needed 
• Creates a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning 
• Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, and professional attitude 
• Develops and maintains professional working relations with other district employees 
• Substitutes are expected to observe the same ethical codes as all District employees 
• Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees and must adhere to District’s professional dress code 
• Pupil records of any description are confidential and must be treated as such 
• Responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and materials 
•Always check in at the office upon arriving at the building to receive information regarding room assignment, lesson plans, duties, mailbox and materials for the day 
•Always check out at the conclusion of the day to leave keys, etc. 
•Leave room areas neat and in order 
• Demonstrate classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement 
• Knowledge of subject area, curriculum, and standard based education 
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system 
• Good organization and communication skills 
• Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current 
Ability to effectively use District’s technology to include the SEMS (telephone and online) system 

•Substitutes will perform any teaching related duties required by the site, including covering another class during an absent teacher’s planning period, lunchroom or hall duty, and/or playground duty. 

Qualifications:

•5-Year Substitute Authorization

To qualify for a 5-year substitute authorization, you must hold or have held a Colorado teacher license or hold a current out-of-state teacher license/certificate and have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE. During the application process, those with out-of-state teacher licenses will be required to upload a copy of the valid certificate. Alternative or provisional teacher, special services provider, principal and administrator licenses and CTE, temporary, adjunct, substitute and other authorizations do not qualify; it must be a full teacher license.

Once issued, the authorization is valid in all Colorado school districts, BOCES, charter schools and approved facility schools.

•3-Year Substitute Authorization

To qualify for a 3-year substitute authorization, you must hold an earned bachelor's or higher degree in any content area from a regionally accredited college or university and have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE. During the application process, you will be required to upload a copy of the official, degree-conferred transcript(s) into your application.

Once issued, the authorization is valid in all Colorado school districts, BOCES, charter and approved facility schools.

•1-Year Substitute Authorization

To qualify for a 1-year substitute authorization, you must hold high school diploma or its equivalent, have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE and attest to having successful experience working with children. Ideal for anyone recent college graduates, career-changers and anyone interested in serving their communities and its students!

For more information on how to apply for a substitute license please visit the CDE Website! We would love to have you at AcademyACL.

Organizational Relationships:
• Always check in at the office upon arriving at the building to receive information regarding room assignment, lesson plans, duties, mailbox and materials for the day 
• Allow time to become familiar with the physical set-up of the room and to locate materials and necessary forms to carry out the assignment in a successful manner 
• Leave a summary of the day’s activities for the regular teacher. 
• Leave room area neat and in order 
• Always check out at the conclusion of the day to leave keys, etc. 

Working Conditions:
The work is performed in a school classroom 

Physical Demands:
The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting.  Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards, demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students in cases of emergency only.  The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. 

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Organization Information: AcademyACL is a K-8 Charter School in Colorado Springs School District 11 specializing in gifted education. Please visit our website at www.academyacl.org for more information.

AcademyACL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.