Substitute Teacher

Job description

Please upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application. Incomplete applications will not be processed: Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Reference (minimum of three dated no older than 2 years) Copy of Valid California Single Subject Credential , Multiple Subject Credential, Or Substitute Teaching Permit Our district is always looking for individuals who would like to become a substitute teacher in our district. Work Schedule: At will on call work available. Sub teachers have the ability to choose which days they sub allowing for flexibility in the schedule. Credentialed Staff Salary Schedule Non-Credentialed day-to-day sub pay rate - $165.00 daily Credentialed day-to-day sub pay rate - $190.00 daily Long-Term sub pay rate - $265.00 daily * rates above are for full day of subbing, half day rate is half of the above rates. MISSION STATEMENT In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society ABOUT THE DISTRICT River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville. The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education. River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom. Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent. JOB DESCRIPTION SUBSITUTE TEACHER Essential Functions: 1. Provide a learning environment that encourages individual differences and respect for the dignity and worth of each student; promote and encourage a positive and learning environment. 2. Teach prepared lessons; provide instruction to students. Marginal Functions: 1. Exercise supervision and care over books, supplies, and equipment; instruct students on proper use and preservation of school properties. 2. Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Standard instructional methods and techniques. Teaching principles and practices. Curriculums for assigned grade level. Pertinent, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Recent developments, current literature and information related to curriculum. Assessment techniques to identify and resolve student problems. Ability to: Prepare and implement lesson plans. Learn and provide assistance to students requiring special medical assistance. Assess student needs and develop appropriate instructional material. Motivate Students Work effectively with students and parents. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking or standing for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Teaching experience, which may include student teaching. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. License or Credential: Possession of a valid Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Classroom environment. Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining a physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.