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Substitute Middle School Teacher
AI Summary
Provides temporary continuity of instruction for Grades 5-8 students when a regular teacher is absent, teaching classes, facilitating study hall, advising students and managing classroom safety.
About this role
Substitute Middle School Teacher
REPORTS TO:
Middle School Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt Position
JOB PURPOSE:
The Substitute Middle School Teacher is a temporary position to provide continuity of instruction for students in Grades 5-8 when a teacher is absent. The Substitute Middle School Teacher is hired on a daily basis or for a limited term.
The Substitute Middle School Teacher will model the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach 4-5 sections of an academic subject
Coach an academic team (if teaching 4 sections)
Facilitate a regular study hall every other day
Advise 12-18 students during the dedicated advisory period
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Manage the classroom with safety and security as the top priority
Complete non-academic tasks as necessary (break duty, lunch duty, carpool, etc.).
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
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Working Conditions
Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors. Faculty are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time.
Physical Requirements
All teachers must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during drills and emergencies that may arise from time to time. The position may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing to teach, and working on a computer. Teachers must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Teachers must also be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.
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