Organization Overview

At iLEAD schools, we have built a model based on what we believe to be the best of all that is out there. We believe passionately in project-based learning not because it’s a fad but because it goes to the heart of how kids learn. We’ve incorporated technology not as a spiffy add-on but as an organic part of the learning process in the 21st century.

We value and encourage leadership not just as a part of a career track but by instilling in each learner the confidence and character that inspire others.

Finally, we value the social and emotional development of our learners. We believe there is an implicit, as well as an explicit, curriculum to teach. Our goal is nothing short of learning, to change the world.

Position Overview

Reporting to the School Director, the Substitute Teacher will be assigned to work in the absence of a Facilitator, and be responsible for general classroom management and supervision. The Substitute Teacher will plan and implement activities for learners that balances physical, social and emotional growth, prepares materials for learners to explore and learn, and conduct activities in a safe, organized and healthy environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow the instructions left by the Facilitator or alert the Administrator if there are no plans to follow.
• Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
• Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures.
• Teach all subjects and other appropriate learning activities according to curriculum requirements, the iLEAD charter and policies developed by the Governing Board.
• Effectively use a broad range of instructional strategies, including providing a constructivist curriculum, challenging goals and effective feedback, differentiated instruction and backward mapping, among others.
• Incorporate a focus in enriching the curriculum by implementing a plan of Project-based Learning.
• Execute planned learning experiences provided by Facilitators in order to motivate learners and best utilize instruction time.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each learner.
• Establish and maintain outstanding classroom management skills needed to achieve a functional and supportive learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate learners’ academic and social growth and keep appropriate records, providing input on progress reports and ILP as requested by Facilitator.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional learning activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business records as required.
• Effectively use advanced technology as a learning tool; able to integrate technology into teaching.
• Provide standards-based instruction; align curriculum and standards and adopt grading practices that can be used in standards-based and performance-based grading.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing learner behavior in classroom.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all iLEAD Schools leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out.
• Represent iLEAD Schools in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Follow and actively participate in development of all iLEAD Schools guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by iLEAD Schools and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the iLEAD Schools Executive Team.