Substitute Teacher

Summary

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and heal.

The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services.

Required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associates degree or meets the education level of the district’s requirements.
• Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines.
• Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
  
  

Preferred

• Current Florida State Teacher’s Certification.
• Education degree.
• Minimum one-year teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies
  
  

Roles And Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Adhere to and deliver instructions and lessons provided by the Classroom Teacher in their absence
• Knows how to design and align instruction according to state standards
• Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs
• Plans for effective classroom instruction by utilizing innovative, appropriate, and differentiated instructional techniques and strategies
• Creates a safe and trusting classroom environment that is gender responsive, trauma informed and strength-based
• Maintains appropriate standards of behavior to support an environment that is conducive for learning
  
  

Progress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement

• Promotes confidence, perseverance and responsibility in the students for their achievement of personal academic goals
• Is knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements and promotes college readiness
  
  

Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity

• Strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals
• Fosters and maintains a gender responsive environment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Other

• Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency
• Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.