As a Substitute Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives while gaining valuable experience in the field of education. This position offers flexibility and the chance to work with diverse student populations. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The requirements listed below under the job title are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this position.
⁖JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher
Other job titles that a Substitute Teacher may be known by include (but are not limited to): Substitute Educator, Substitute Instructor, Guest Teacher, Guest Educator, Teacher on Call, and Relief Teacher, etc.
a) Meets state requirements for education qualifications.
b) Ability to assist in implementing an instructional support program with students of varying ages and sizes.
c) Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language fluently and effectively.
d) Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal communication skills.
e) Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with Oakland Avenue Charter School staff and students.
f) Maintain student and school personnel confidentiality. g) Endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in the classroom.
h) Manifests a positive role in Oakland Avenue Charter Schools community relations.
Oakland Avenue Charter School Principal and/or Building Administrator.
Provide instruction for scheduled lessons, manage the classroom environment, and promote student learning in the absence of the regular Oakland Avenue Charter School classroom teacher. Dependent upon assignment, but always under direct supervision of Oakland Avenue Charter School employees, this role may be working directly in a special education classroom, working in a general education classroom or environment, and/or working one-on-one with a student or small group of students.
Oakland Avenue Charter School employees are responsible for developing curriculum, planning instruction, evaluating academic and behavior progress, developing goals and objectives, providing day-to-day supervision of the Substitute Teacher, ensuring classrooms are adequately staffed, and communicating progress to parents.
Substitute Teachers work at all times under direction and supervision of Oakland Avenue Charter School employees, and shall exercise the following responsibilities: a) Report to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.
b) Dress in a safe and appropriate manner including sensible footwear as described in the Oakland Avenue Charter School and the Town of Oakland Employee Handbook.
c) Follow sign in/sign out procedures as prescribed by the Oakland Avenue Charter School principal.
d) Assume duties of the regular Oakland Avenue Charter School classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
e) Supervise students in out-of-class settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as directed and supervised by Oakland Avenue Charter School /School Dean/Principal.
f) Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
g) Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the Oakland Avenue Charter School lesson plan.
h) Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Address the various learning styles of students accordingly.
i) Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the Oakland Avenue Charter School lesson plans.
j) Seek assistance from neighboring School teacher or building administrator, Dean/Principal if serious or disruptive student behavior problems occur.
k) Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
l) Maintain and/or assist in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Oakland Avenue Charter School, Orange County Public School District, State, and all applicable laws and regulations.
m) Provide adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
n) Allow all students to see the on-site nurse or visit the school clinic if and when they request to do so. The Substitute Teacher should never make judgment calls as to the authenticity of a student’s request in this regard unless otherwise directed by Oakland Avenue Charter School personnel.
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o) Allow all students to use the restroom if and when they request to do so. The Substitute Teacher should never make judgment calls as to the authenticity of a student’s request in this regard unless otherwise directed by Oakland Avenue Charter School personnel.
p) Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
q) Report student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to Oakland Avenue Charter School personnel immediately.
r) Report all personal injury or school property damage and/or theft to Oakland Avenue Charter School personnel immediately.
s) For long-term assignments, it may be required to develop lesson plans; devise, administer, and grade tests and assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school-related functions. (These activities may occur outside of normal school hours.)
The physical demands described here are representative (customarily associated with) of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push and/or lift up to 40 pounds such as a child, boxes of books or AV/VCR or Multi-Media carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, wellbeing, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
The work environment characteristics described here 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.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Oakland Avenue Charter School is a part of the Town of Oakland and is committed to delivering education rooted in community and collaboration. By fostering partnerships among parents, peers, and community stakeholders, we aim to equip our students with the skills to become competent citizens of the future.
OACS provides a well-rounded educational experience, emphasizing academic excellence, safety well-being and growth, with parental involvement. OACS is excited to share our partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation, an Orton Gillingham Model School. This collaboration has fostered an enriching learning environment, aligning our instruction with the science of reading.
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The Town of Oakland and Oakland Avenue Charter School provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
For more information about our school, benefits, and culture, visit our website at oaklandfl.gov.
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As a condition of consideration, all candidates must successfully complete a background screening through the State Clearinghouse system. Legislation establishes education as a participant in the Background Screening Clearinghouse.
⁖For more information you may visit the Clearinghouse website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness
Oakland Avenue Charter School is committed to delivering an education rooted in community and collaboration. By fostering partnerships among parents, peers, and community stakeholders, we aim to equip our students with the skills to become competent citizens of the future. OACS provides a well-rounded educational experience, emphasizing academic excellence, safety well-being and growth, with parental involvement. OACS is excited to share our partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation, an Orton Gillingham Model School. This collaboration has fostered an enriching learning environment, aligning our instruction with the science of reading. As a condition of consideration, all candidates must successfully complete a background screening through the State Clearinghouse system. Legislation establishes education as a participant in the Background Screening Clearinghouse. ****For more information you may visit the Clearinghouse website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness
