Job description

Brentwood School District Vacancy Announcement

Long-Term_ Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten_

Brentwood School District is a highly rated public education system located in the heart of St. Louis County which includes the City of Brentwood and portions of surrounding areas. The district covers just over two square miles, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, major retail areas, and businesses. Just minutes away from the County seat, major universities, parks, and other community resources, Brentwood offers small community charm with big city resources and attractions.

As the “Home of the Eagles,” Brentwood School District offers high-quality programs, resources, and opportunities to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students and families. The district’s five schools collectively enroll more than 800 students who compete nationally with their peers in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

Description

JOB/POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for a long-term vacancy, in order to ensure students’ continuous learning, safety and well-being, and academic achievement.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Executive Director of Human Resources

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours or complete the 20-hour training offered by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Experience working with youth is required
• Working on or conferred Bachelor's Degree in education is preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Missouri teaching certificate in any subject area or Missouri Substitute Certificate is required

Terms of Employment

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certified

SHIFT TYPE: Temporary

HOURS PER DAY: 7.66 hours/day

SCHEDULE: Starting in March, 2023 - Monday-Friday, 7:50am-3:30pm

SALARY: $115/daily (days 1-10), $188/daily (day 11+)

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: No

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, and develops lesson plans/instructional materials as a part of a planned learning experience to motivate and engage each student
• Provides differentiated classroom instruction, aligned to state standards and district curricular goals, using a variety of strategies and materials based on students' individual needs
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned; Creates a safe and orderly environment which is is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Administers assignments/assessments appropriate to the grade level and maintains grades and/or performance reporting
• Monitors tasks in both large and small group interactions and provides specific feedback to students
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration, and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists
• When applicable, provides guidance to para-professionals, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by the building principal
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
• Formulates positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Maintains communication with students’ families to support the needs of each student
• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff/student information
• Supervises students in all areas of the school grounds and off school grounds when involved in school activities
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC, staff, department, district, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to performessential job functions
• Collaborates with professional learning communities, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plans
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, staff, students, and community members
• Completes other duties as assigned by building or district administration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

The requirements described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals, administrators, parents, and students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures, and textbooks
• Ability to solve practical problems and address a variety of unexpected situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge in use of various digital platforms: Email, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of school expectations/requirements
• Ability to implement lessons based on school objectives and student needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear, and, sometimes, sit on a regular basis
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print
• Frequently bend, reach above the head and forward, and use fine motor skills

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity. It, at times, is very quiet in the classroom but often, as in the cafeteria and/or school assemblies, is moderate to very loud
• The employee must often meet deadlines and must report to class and/or duty assignments on time
• The work environment includes inside, and outside areas for supervision purposes

External Candidates: If interested in applying for this position, complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/Brentwood/onlineapp/

All Candidates must attach the following documents to your application: Letter of interest, resume, copy of certification, and the contact information for at least 3 professional references (including current supervisor)

EOE. Brentwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or for assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (314) 962-4507 x. 6016 or RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $115.00 - $188.00 per day

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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