Long-Term Middle School ELA Substitute Teacher

Job Category: School Year - Hourly Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Hourly: $24.59 - $33.35

Reports To: K-12 Academic Program Manager

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Long-Term Middle School ELA Substitute Teacher assignment is responsible for instructing students from grades 6-8. A Long-Term Substitute creates a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth, instructs students in courses of study such as English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science and creates a well-rounded comprehensive instructional program. They motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the school and/or classroom teacher. While covering for a long-term absence, assume responsibility for lesson planning, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provide differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content
• Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
• Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or PowerSchool
• Via Schoology/Seesaw, ensure all online class resources are current
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events as needed during the long-term assignment
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
• Participate in professional development meetings/clusters providing student work when requested.
• Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
• Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
• When not required as a substitute teacher, work with students, projects, or activities as described by K-12 school directors.
• Supervise student activities, which may include:

Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day

Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule

• Other related duties as assigned

Accountabilities

• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement Activities

Volunteer activities

3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Teachers may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

Required activities:

• Grade Level Parent Meetings
• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• HCPA Graduation

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.