Substitute Teacher

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• Substitute Teacher Position Type: Temporary/Part-time Location: Dallas, TX 75248 About June Shelton School June Shelton School & Evaluation Center enjoys the distinction of being the world’s largest independent school for bright children with learning differences.
• Founded in 1976, Shelton is dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently.
• While the school is clearly the centerpiece of its mission, Shelton is more than a school.
• It encompasses three other major components, all open to the community—a speech and language therapy program, an evaluation center, and a teacher-training program. Shelton is actively involved with research and collaborates with major medical institutions in the Dallas area, including Children’s Medical Center and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
• The Shelton School is a co-educational, non-sectarian school that serves approximately 900 students with learning differences in grades EC to 12.
• The Shelton School is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). Position Overview This is an on-call position where the employee is contacted on an “as-needed” basis to provide coverage when full-time teachers are out of the classroom.
• Serve as teacher and guide of students at the respective grade level and/or subject area in the absence of the homeroom teacher.
• Supervise students at all times. General Responsibilities Availability and attendance are essential to the successful performance of this job based on the schedule of availability provided by the employee.
• Employee is expected to be available on the days and times stated by the employee and reflected on the sub list.
• Follows all Shelton’s policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Facilitates learning using the regular classroom teacher’s lesson plan(s).
• Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students, parents and school personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and parents.
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Dresses in a manner consistent with school policies.
• Enforces policies and procedures concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
• Models correct use of the English language both verbally and written.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students as directed.
• Follows school discipline procedures.
• Provides a brief report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each day for the teacher.
• Perform any other duties requested by administration.
• Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree is required .
• Master’s degree and/or Montessori training are preferred.
• Prefer one year classroom teaching/substitute experience or working with children.
• Must use acceptable English in written and oral communication.
• Speaks with clear articulation.
• Must complete substitute orientation facilitated by Shelton.
• Experience and knowledge educating children with learning differences is preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills and technology including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
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