Long-term substitutes (LTS) are regional employees who are assigned to KIPP St. Louis Schools based on school needs and are assigned to a school for six to twelve weeks before being reassigned to another school if needed. LTS provide instructional coverage for a teacher absent for an extended period. The LTS will work the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence and perform teacher duties.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, TEMPORARY (per school district needs)
On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:
Teach a challenging college preparatory curriculum that addresses the current academic levels of students, is standards-aligned, and promotes critical thinking
Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
Design assessments and use data daily and weekly to drive instructional practices and provide students with feedback on their progress; regularly grade student work
Enforce and uphold school鈥檚 values, policies, and culture
Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
Seek out and respond to coaching to increase capacity to run an effective classroom that promotes high levels of student achievement
Communicate regularly with families about the progress of students and remain available to students and families in the evening
Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
Actively participate in weekly staff development activities and meetings
Other duties as assigned by the school leadership team
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain school鈥檚 values, policies, and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development (REQUIRED)
School-Based Staff must have the ability to...
Operate a computer and office equipment daily
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequently positions self to interact with students inside and outside of the classroom
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures, and data
Occasionally, endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety