Substitute Teachers for 2017-2018 School Year
FSI is seeking talented Substitute Teachers for current year as well as the 2017-2018 school year for Grades 5 – 12. Substitute teachers provide short-term classroom coverage on an as-needed basis, to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms. The role of the substitute teacher is varied and requires flexibility, cooperation, and collaboration.
About The Franklin School of Innovation:
The Franklin School of Innovation (FSI) is a rigorous, project-based, interdisciplinary, charter middle and high school in Asheville, NC that uses the Expeditionary Learning model (www.elschools.org).
FSI prepares students in grades 5 -12 to create their own futures. The school is currently serving grades 6 – 11 and will build to grades 5 – 12 adding a grade each subsequent year.
Reports To – Executive Director
Responsibilities:
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
Substitute teachers may be assigned a lead or supporting role in a classroom, depending on grade level, discipline and student needs. Substitute teachers may work with 25 -30 students. The role of the substitute teacher is varied, and requires flexibility, cooperation and collaboration. We seek to hire individuals with a deep respect for children, strong classroom management skills and experience working with diverse populations.
Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
- Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning targets as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons or projects assigned.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
- Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
- Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school policies.
- Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
- May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
- Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
- Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
- Knows school procedures and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as directed by principal.
Requirements:
- High school diploma with minimum of 60-college credits; Bachelor’s preferred
- NC K-12 Teaching Certificate a plus.
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is required.
- Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning model is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience implementing educational practices consistent with The Franklin School of Innovation educational approach is desired.
- A Background Investigation is required.
Compensation: $80 – $103 per day based on experience and qualifications.
Through Expeditionary Learning teachers craft expeditions that incorporate projects, research, fieldwork and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards.
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@thefsi.us with “Substitute Teacher” in the subject line and specify if you have a preference of working in the Middle School or High School.
