Job Title: Substitute SPED Teacher

Organization: Athlos Academy
Location: Utah
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Hiring Status: At-Will
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FTE: On-Call
Schedule: On-Call Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Reporting Days: On-Call
Compensation: Hourly
Evaluation Rubric: N/A
Starting Pay: $15 / hour

Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree or substitute teaching certificate preferred
Experience: Classroom experience preferred
Certification: 2 years of higher education OR accredited para certification
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English; Spanish fluency preferred
Benefits

• Flexible schedule, choose the days you work
• Priority hiring for vacancies
• Teacher certification application coaching
• Safety trainings and security cameras
• Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
• Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Opportunity to help create and grow a unique educational model

Job Duties
Classroom Instruction

• Substitute teach students in grades Kindergarten – 8th grade as needed due to teacher absences or leaves of absence.
• When subbing, create a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best.
• Utilize provided academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.
• Delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.
• Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.

Classroom and School Culture

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Communication

• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
• Communicates with lead teacher to meet expectations
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism

• Models the Athlos culture.
• Implements school policies.
• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Honors schedules and deadlines.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to see in close range and far range.
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.