Long-Term Salaried Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

Integrity Educational Services is currently seeking a *Full-Time Long Term Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional* to serve Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village! *Candidates for this position can be already-certified teachers, or candidates with at least 60 post-secondary credit hours with a 2.
0 GPA or higher.
* IES is the non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy.
Being a part of the IES team means that you care about the students we serve, you genuinely believe every student can succeed, you align with our mission, vision, and Whole Child approach to education and you are committed to living into our values.
Each and every day, we hold ourselves responsible to living out the values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration and Excellence.
At our Lighthouse Academy locations, we offer residential programs serving youth and adults in detention facilities, correctional facilities or intervention-based programs as well as community programs serving court-placed students, English Language Learners (ELL), students with Special Education needs, etc.
Lighthouse Academy - Eagle Village is partnered with Eagle Village Residential Facility which serves delinquent and trauma-impacted children through residential treatment, adoption and foster care, short-term interventions, and specialized summer camps.
So, if you have a passion for education, desire being a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child! To learn more about who we are and who we serve, we encourage you to visit our website: www.
integrityedservices.
org *GENERAL PURPOSE*: Responsible for providing appropriate education experiences to meet the needs of youth enrolled in our district.
The Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional is accountable to the Principal and functions as a member of the IES team, which consists of classroom teachers, instructional support staff, school social workers, the principal, and the office staff.
Long Term Substitute may be responsible for Lesson Planning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * The strong desire and ability to achieve outstanding student achievement results in a short amount of time and commit to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning.
* The skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed.
* The ability to motivate students and influence their behaviors through building meaningful and caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence.
* When completing a Long-Term assignment, the ability to collaboratively create and execute clear and logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning while receiving input from other team members.
When completing a Long-Term assignment, the competence to design and utilize formative assessments to modify and adjust instruction on a daily basis.
* The ability to successfully engage at-risk youth as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity to both students and staff members.
* The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
* The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never-ending quest to deliver the vision of high-quality subject-specific instruction in every class period.
* Assist with coverage of the eating areas during breakfast and lunch, if applicable.
Assist with coverage during arrival, passing and dismissal times at school.
* When completing a Long-Term assignment, actively participate in and contribute to weekly team meetings with all school staff examining student’s educational, advocacy or support needs.
* When completing a Long-Term assignment, the competence to collect and analyze student data.
* Assist the teacher in monitoring and helping students complete their lessons, projects, and other goals.
* Participate in the student goal writing and review process with other staff, the student, their family, and other community members, as applicable (e.
g.
, PO officers, etc).
* Assist the teacher and therapist in planning the school day’s schedule and process the day and help close up the classroom after the school day ends.
* Give creative input to school projects/lessons that will effectively teach students.
* Assist the teacher to address students’ needs individually, in small groups, or with the entire group.
* Teach to multiple learning styles of the students.
* Apply discipline procedures set by policy and/or school administration, as needed.
* Identify and implement incentives and motivation enhancement approaches with the students to encourage positive behavior and academic achievement.
* Be detail-oriented and organized, for example, grade papers, track student progress, think ahead to the needs of the students and classroom, etc.
* Be self-motivated and independent in completion of responsibilities, while providing and receiving input from the other team members.
* Attend school related activities including, but not limited to field trips, family dinners, school-related events with students/families, conferences, and parent conferences * Participate in group supervision with the principal.
* Participate in weekly team meetings with all school staff.
Report on education issues, provide advocacy and support, and communicate with outside agencies, as appropriate in order to coordinate the educational program and needs of the student.
* Participate in in-services, trainings and retreats, as expected, including but not limited to non-physical crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, etc.
* Monitor classroom, enabling teacher to make school contacts and/or do lesson plans.
* Meet attendance and timeliness expectations.
* May, in the absence of the teacher, periodically help the substitute teacher facilitate or coordinate the lesson that the regularly assigned teacher provides OR serve as a substitute teacher.
* Proctor testing.
* Assist with coverage during arrival, passing time, and dismissal from school * Perform all other duties as assigned.
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education *(equal to 60 semester hours)*, or, obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher).
Experience working with youth and/or families.
Experience working in an educational setting is preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematic Skills: Ability to do simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention.
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Teaching certificate with applicable endorsement preferred but not required.
Training: Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.
Other Qualifications: Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information.
The employee is frequently required to walk, and move about within the school.
The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters in a school environment.
The employee routinely uses standard office/classroom equipment such as computers, tablets, smartboards, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
*COVID-19 considerations:* We are following all regulations from the State and the County Health Department.
*BENEFITS:* Medical Dental Vision Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - No Cost Life, Accidental Disability Insurance - No Cost 401k Retirement w/ Company Match Paid Time Off HSA Small Class Sizes High Ratio of Support Staff Job Type: Full-time 185-days of contracted work per school year Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35,000.
00 - $40,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Grade levels: * 10th grade * 11th grade * 12th grade * 6th grade * 7th grade * 8th grade * 9th grade * High school * Middle school Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday School subjects: * English * History * Math * Science * Social Studies School type: * Charter school Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Residential: 1 year (Preferred) * k-12: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: * Hersey, MI 49639 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Hersey, MI 49639: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person