Substitute Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom:
• Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines, best practices for gifted learners and common core standards. Further develops a high-level, challenging curriculum in subject area. Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of gifted and diverse students. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of Stargate students.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Stargate's Mission
Statement and best practice for gifted learners, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning. Differentiates based on students' needs and interests. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.

2. Develops a cooperative partnership with parents and students based on mutual respect and objectivity:
• Assesses student performance frequently and objectively,
• Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents,
• Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Stargate's
Community Handbook.

3. Continues intellectual and professional development in primary academic discipline and gifted education.

4. May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees.

5. Participates in the planning and execution of enrichment activities including grade level events, field trips, and overnight experiences.

6. Follows policies established by Stargate Administration, Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where Stargate has received waivers.

7. Other duties as assigned.