Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
Bilingual PK Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Position Reports To: Brittany Gourdine, Principal
Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Achieving true equity requires you to look at all aspects, from both a larger systems perspective and an individual student perspective. You put differentiated and culturally relevant systems in place to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success. This requires you to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or populations of students and you provide the support to help them overcome those barriers. You do this by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and team members based on trust, understanding, and respect?for the communities in which they identify.
Compensation and Benefit
Long-Term Sub
* Non-degreed daily rate: $135/day
* Degreed daily rate: $155/day
* Certified Teacher daily rate: $165/day
You
Required
* Minimum High School Degree
* Can pass a criminal background check
Highly Preferred
* Spanish/English Bilingual Proficiency
* Have at least 48 college credits or one year of experience working with children.
Your Mission
As a Substitute Teacher, when a teacher is out, it is your responsibility to provide instruction, foster a restorative justice approach to classroom management, and encourage student progress. Ensuring student safety is one of your top priorities. If you've thought about teaching, this role can prepare you for success in the classroom working alongside high-performing teachers. We are committed to creating an environment where you are part of the Compass Rose Team and are given opportunities to learn, develop, and grow into future classroom teachers or Teacher Fellows. We also welcome any veteran or retired teachers who want to remain close to the classroom action but have flexible work schedules.
Your Responsibilities
* Arrives and leaves on time
* Attend any required training for Compass Rose Substitute Teachers
* Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher
* Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
* Assign and explain homework
* Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria and for morning or after-school duty
* Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
* Take attendance and document daily notes
* Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly
* Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities
* Compile a report for the teacher upon their return
* Receive feedback from school leaders or other teachers on the campus to help provide the safest and most productive environment for students
* Follows professional practices and regulations consistent with Compass Rose values, practices, and policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
* Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility. Communicates effectively with parents when needed
You'll love this role if you
* Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
* Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization
* Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
* Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn
* Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity
* Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching
* Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance
* Have a track record of going above and beyond in service of students and families
COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) ###-####
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include but are not limited to:
* Standing (Frequently)
* Bending (Frequently)
* Walking (Frequently)
* Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
* Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
* working outside - Occasionally
* Reading (Frequently)
* Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
* Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
* Travel to other work sites within a 25 mile radius (Seldom)
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.
This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.