Substitute Teacher

Job Description Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:* Substitute Teaching Provide high quality, subject specific instruction and academic support Accountable for student work product according to academic calendar (Independent Study) Assumes full classroom responsibilities and duties providing direct instruction from lesson plan (SGI) Manage student attendance to ensure academic progress Contact parents/students Grade student work including essays and projects Provide academic feedback to students Communicate with teacher of record upon their return Communicate weekly schedule with supervisors General Support Provide instructional teaching support to assist center teaching staff as needed Communicate with supervisors Assist with grading Assist staff with center organization Support center with additional grading support Proactively manages personal schedule to support needs of center(s) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software. Excellent written & oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with co-workers, students/parents, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner. Strong organizational and proofreading skills, with attention to detail. Ability to follow up on task commitments and give updates as needed. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining courtesy and professionalism. Ability to travel as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities PREFERRED: Degree or Subject-Mastery (CSET) in English, Math and/or Science. Ability to make decisions, exercising reasonable independent judgment and discretion with minimal guidance and/or supervision. Education and Experience: Minimum BA/BS degree. Possession of a California 30-day Substitute permit required. Current CA teaching credential a plus. OFY is a free non-profit public charter school serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or merely desire a non-traditional learning environment. OFY’s founders, John and Joan Hall, started the program in 1987 to provide at-risk and underserved students an alternative to traditional learning methods. OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school. OFY’s program places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being.