District Substitute Teacher

UCC District Substitute Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. This position supports all K–8 classrooms across the district and plays a key role in maintaining continuity of learning and a positive classroom environment. Depending on licensure, District Substitute Teachers may cover short-term, or long-term staff absences. In the case of long-term absences, staff will be required to support all the roles and responsibilities of a teacher.

Teachers are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical and psychological growth. Teachers are responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional curriculum/program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with United Community Center’s policies, procedures and curriculum guidelines.

UCC School Teachers are dedicated, compassionate, highly effective, reflective, collaborative, culturally responsive, and committed to the academic and social-emotional development of all students.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Flexibility & Professionalism:

• Report to assignments across buildings and grade levels punctually and prepared to engage with students.
• Respond to communications from school administrators in a timely manner when determining coverage and support needs.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and understand the protocols and procedures at each grade level/building to best support students.
• Be willing to work in a variety of schools, grade levels, and subject areas as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Follow all district and school policies, including emergency procedures and professional conduct expectations.

In the case of short or long-term teacher absences, substitute teaching staff will be required to support all the roles and responsibilities of a teacher (listed below).

Instruction, Planning, And Preparation

• Follow and implement standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson plans in alignment with school curriculum and instructional expectations.
• Facilitate coherent instruction that includes differentiated strategies and scaffolds for diverse learners.
• Follow instructional outcomes aligned to curriculum and grade-level expectations.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Integrate knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles into planning.
• Implement formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
• Deliver engaging, rigorous, and grade-appropriate instruction.
• Use questioning and discussion techniques that promote critical thinking and student voice.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English learners and students with IEPs.
• Check for understanding and adjust instruction in real time based on student needs.

Curriculum Development And Implementation

• Implement all school curriculum and instructional practices with fidelity, following the guidelines of the school, district, and state.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons that facilitate active learning and accommodate different learning styles.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and language proficiencies.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning experiences.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies selects and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for the age group and follows the curriculum’s scopes & sequences & guidelines.

Student Assessment

• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate students’ progress and understanding of the curriculum.
• Collects and analyzes student assessment data on an ongoing basis, and uses data to inform planning and groupings.
• Provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback to students and parents on academic performance and areas for improvement to support student growth.
• Promote student ownership of learning through goal-setting, self-assessment, and reflection.
• Identify learning challenges and develop strategies to support students with diverse needs.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance, achievement, and growth over time as a result of instructional practices.
• Prepares students for local, state, and national assessments as required by the school and grade level.

Classroom Management

• Creates a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom climate in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the l…