Substitute Teacher (K-6)- Kha’p’o Community School

Location: Santa Clara Pueblo, Espanola NM

Position Start Date: Rolling Basis

Point of Contact: Principal, School Board President

To Apply: Contact Michael Dabrieo at 505-753-4406 or mdabrieo@khapoeducation.org

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Kha’p’o Community School (KCS) is a Tribally Controlled Grant school serving the Santa Clara Pueblo. KCS will open in August 2016 and serve K-6 students. We at SCDS believe that all our students have the ability and will to learn. We focus on nurturing students not only academically, but through holistic wellness and exposure to their language and culture as well. When a student graduates from SCDS, they will have the skills necessary to succeed in high school and become the future leaders of the Pueblo. For more information visit www.khapoeducation.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The teachers at Kha’p’o Community School are positive believers in the power of excellent and relevant educational opportunities for children. They agree that a holistic approach to education provides students with the necessary support to succeed in an ever changing and complex world. The teachers at KCS prepare and execute high quality lesson plans that meet the needs of their students.  They also implement researched Response to Intervention methods that allow for differentiation within the classroom, meeting students where they are at so they can grow as students and Pueblo people.  Teachers are also responsible for implementing data driven instruction using different forms of assessment to identify student need. Teachers are driven by the mission of KCS, and are committed to the students, parents, and community. Elementary teachers report to the Principal.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS                                        

At the beginning of the school day, the substitute teacher shall:

• Report to the office and meet with the appropriate administrator for orientation to school policies and procedures such as attendance, discipline, class schedules and lesson plans
• Report to the nurse’s office to check on medical issues of students in class(es) to which you are assigned
• Ask about the building’s Emergency Plan
• Familiarize him/herself with the school layout, classroom procedures and the emergency exit route from the assigned classroom(s)                                                        

In the classroom, the substitute teacher shall:

• Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building principal
• Follow the instructions left by the teacher or alert the administrator if there are no plans to follow
• Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans
• Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
• Spend the entire assignment working with and for the students. No personal work of any kind should be done. The substitute teacher is expected to carry out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered
• Remain in the classroom if a student teacher or intern is teaching
• Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. Disruptive student conduct in class in not acceptable. If serious student behavior problems occur, assistance should be sought from a neighboring teacher or a building administrator

The substitute teacher shall inform the principal or department head in cases of:

• Personal injury to students or staff
• Serious illness of any student
• Damage to school property
• Serious discipline problems or infractions of school rules

It is not the substitute teacher’s responsibility to:

• Grant permission for a student to leave school before the regular dismissal time
• Detain a student after dismissal time
• Communicate information about a student or staff member with anyone but the building principal or department head

At the close of the school day, the substitute teacher shall:

• Leave the classroom as neat as possible with things approximately in the same place where they were found                
• Be sure all windows and doors are locked. If the school has issued a key, be sure to return it to the school office prior to leaving the building
• Leave the teacher a report about how the day went; work that was completed and work that was not                        
• Check out at the school office

Under no circumstances shall the substitute teacher:

• Release a student from his/her jurisdiction during school hours without permission from the school office
• Use corporal punishment. It is recommended that substitute teachers not touch students at all
• Leave money or valuables in the classroom                                                        
• Criticize the teacher about her/his materials or methods
• Leave students unsupervised at any time during the day
• Make comments about any student, teacher, administrator or parent that will reflect negatively upon that person or upon the teaching profession. Observations made and conversations held during the school day should be considered confidential and discussed only with the school principal or department head
• Review school records without the permission of the principal. Records are legally designated as confidential and should be treated as such at all times

What the substitute teacher can do for the regular classroom teacher:

• Follow the lesson plans. Do not allow the students to have a free day
• Leave detailed notes about which students were helpful, disciplined, etc.
• Correct work completed by students during the day (when appropriate)
• Keep the students from opening the teacher’s desk or files
• Be consistent with existing classroom procedures
• Keep accurate attendance reports
• Leave student work in organized piles/files/folders for the teacher
• Monitor classroom supplies
• Leave the room neat and orderly
• Leave a note for the teacher stating something positive about his/her class

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, implement and adjust daily lessons for students
• Ensure alignment of project based, experiential curriculum to CCSS
• Collaborate with parents and communicate student progress
• Provide a safe and effective learning environment for all students
• Provide direct instruction as well as experiential, project based, and culturally responsive opportunities
• Support the school’s mission and vision of a school that supports students academically, physically and emotionally, and culturally
• Use data-driven instruction to capture individual student progress and differentiate within the classroom on a daily basis
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of a learning team focused on improving teaching techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field preferred
• New Mexico Elementary Teaching License (Level II preferred)

Skill/Mindsets

• Practices, implements and trusts in the process of change in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of KCS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to set ambitious and tangible goals and a drive to achieve them
• Commitment to providing experiential, project based learning opportunities for students
• Believes all students have the ability to learn
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Commitment to a holistic approach to education
• Committed to collaborate with staff, community, and families
• A desire to learn and grow individually and open to feedback from instructional leaders and colleagues
• Committed to participate in community events
• Comfort using new technology in the classroom
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience

•  3+ years teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with Native communities

TO APPLY:

Complete the online application here: http://bit.ly/SCDS_application

COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent upon prior experience.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).  Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A).  Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (status or reinstateable) in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.  The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.