UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: 1 Year - CDE Authorized Substitute Teacher
REPORTS TO: Level School Principal and Assistant Principal
Pay Range: CDE 1-year Substitute Authorization pay rate increase for 2023/2024 is as follows:
$120 for full day
$60for 1/2 day
ABOUT US
Our History
University Schools is in its 129th year of existence. After a 108 year association with the University of Northern Colorado, University Schools opened as a public charter school, at its current location, in the fall of 2002. In the fall of 2013, a new middle school building was added. University Schools is K-12 and enrolls nearly 1,800 students. University Schools continues to be an integral component of UNC's teacher education mission. University Schools' faculty and staff innovate and model effective student-centered teaching and learning.
Our School
University Schools has two buildings on one campus: an Elementary/High School located at 6525 W. 18th Street and a Middle School located at 1717 65th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Greeley is fifty miles east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Greeley is an agricultural community with light industry and a major Colorado university. The city has a population of 103,900 while Weld County has a population of 269,785.
Visit our website page: "Who We Are" for more information.
Summary/Objective
To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of a teacher by providing assistance and supervision for children when the classroom teacher is unable to teach. Assignment may be at any level (Elementary, Middle or High School) for a varying length of time and may include other duties as needed. The work takes a versatile person to adapt to one grade level or subject one day to another. University Schools considers Substitute Teachers very important to our school and are recognized as an essential part of the education process.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements - Dress professionally, setting a good example for the students.
- Review the classroom teacher’s daily schedule, lesson plan book, seating charts, textbooks, and other materials.
- Maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
- Teach the lessons outlined and described by the absent teacher.
- Consult with the level principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the absent teacher. If playground or other duties are assigned to the regular teacher, the substitute teacher is expected to fulfill that responsibility.
- Check the attendance procedures of your assigned classroom.
- Become familiar with the building, especially the fire escape routes.
- Be available to cover a class or assist as needed if there is a planning period. Also, please be aware that substitute teaching assignments may change if other needs arise in the building.
- All substitute teachers should refrain from expressing personal opinions and reactions about various subjects (i.e., religion, politics, etc.).
- When serving on an assignment, the substitute must remember that substituting is a position of public trust. Confidential information concerning individual students must not be discussed.
- Remain at school until the school day has ended, regardless of whether there is a class during the last period. Ask an administrator where assistance is needed.
- Substitute teacher will refrain from using personal cell phones or tablets during classroom hours.
- No personal work of any kind will be permitted while on duty.
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class as assigned.
- If assigned, grades all papers done that day and records the results on the graded papers, or by means instructed by the school administration and/or teacher. records absences in the manner instructed.
- Upon completion of the assignment, the substitute teacher is required to return keys and other materials, complete the substitute time sheet and request signature from the appropriate personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- The ability to report to the school office following the scheduled time of substitution.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications - Must have a 1 Year Substitute Authorization from CDE
- Criminal background check required for hire
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands & working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements - Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
- Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
- Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
- Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
- Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, use a broom and shovel snow.
- Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.
- Must be physically able to work outside throughout the school year
Working Conditions - Works in standard office and school building environments.
- May be exposed to poor weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, snow and other outdoor weather conditions.
- PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) may be required according to current health guidelines i.e. Mask and/or gloves. PPE will be made available.
- Use and exposure to cleaning products to clean surfaces as required by current health guidelines.
- Appropriate shoes are needed for the playground environment and gravel in the play area examples: closed toe, tennis shoes or boots.
- The work environment combines standard office setting including some standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.)
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.
Benefits Employee is allowed sick leave per state law and school policy. Retirement in the Public Employees Retirement Association (P.E.R.A.). No other benefits are contemplated for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, please apply online at: https://phl.applitrack.com/universityschools/onlineapp, or visit our school website at: https://www.universityschools.com > Departments > Human Resources > Job Opportunities How to Apply
In order to be considered, please apply online at https://phl.applitrack.com/universityschools/onlineapp/ by completing the online application and be prepared to upload the following items as directed by Frontline (Applicant Tracking System).
- letter of interest
- resume
- copy of CDE license
or visit our school website at: https://www.universityschools.com > "Come Work For Us" tab on the right of our home page.
University Schools is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, veteran status, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, veteren status, ancestry or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
