DCSS Elementary Perm Substitute

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life . If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Elementary Perm Substitute, you will enable children to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

How You Will Impact Education

• Reviews with the principal, supervisor and/or designated teacher the plans and schedule to be followed during the teaching day.
• Teaches the lessons prepared by the absent teacher.
• Reports in writing the day's activities at conclusion of each day and provides other feedback as requested by the building principal.
• Follows all school and CSUSA policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal and/or supervisor before initiating any lesson or other procedure not specified in the teacher's plans.

Student Management

• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior at all times throughout the school day for assigned students.

School/Community Relations

• Maintains good relations with the faculty and staff of the district.
• Treats information about students and staff with utmost confidence.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
Time Management
• - Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
Computer Basics
• - Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Communication
• - Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Completion of District's Substitute Workshop.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual schools working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

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.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.