ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Teacher, Long Term On-Site Substitute provides a high quality, personalized education program for students using the Aspire approach, in classrooms when the regular classroom teacher is not available. This role will support long term onsite sub assignments and will work at one specific school site and is considered to be a “constant” in terms of the staff at their school site and fills in for any position at the school site that is needed on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows classroom systems/procedures established by regular classroom teacher, and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Reinforces a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
Implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards, Aspire Instructional Guidelines, and teacher plans for substitutes
Assesses students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and teacher plans for substitutes and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student
Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; shares best practices
Actively participates in professional development activities as requested by principals and RVP, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
Provides regular classroom teachers with timely information on classroom activities and student progress
Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
Collaborates with regular classroom teachers, other team members and outside service providers to address learning challenges in accordance with individual student plans
Schedule own coverage of regular classroom teachers’ classrooms, according to priorities set by RVP; track work schedule
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of assessments
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
Willingness to drive to Aspire schools within a 45 minute driving radius
Computer and Internet search skills
Minimum educational level & Licensure/Credentials:
Experience required:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Communicating with others to exchange information
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
● The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment.
● Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
● Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals.
● Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment.
● May be required to work outside of normal workdays and office hours to meet operational deadlines.
*NOTE: Sites - Titan Academy, Junior Collegiate Academy, Centennial, Los Angeles Regional Office, Richmond Tech, and Richmond Cal Prep Teammates are not eligible for CalPERS. You will be automatically enrolled in (403b) retirement coverage through Capital Group/American Funds.
ATTESTATION
We are an at-will employer, this does not constitute a contract for employment. My signature below is to acknowledge that I have read and understood the statements above regarding the position responsibilities and agree that I am qualified to be hired for this position:
