Senior Academy (SA) Special Education Long Term Substitute
Position Filled: Immediately
Duration: Through 5/27/21
School Overview
Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.
Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement
As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.
Position Description
The Senior Academy (SA) Special Education Long Term Substitute will provide instruction to students and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of the permanent teachers. This position will report to the Senior Academy each day and will be expected to work on a daily basis through the end of the school year.
Performance Responsibilities
Provides classroom instruction to students in a co-taught environment
Adjust and modify lesson plans and components to reflect the needs of students with IEP
Provide instruction in a virtual OR face to face environment
Work with general education teacher to implement Drew’s instructional initiatives and programming such as PBL & STEAM
Display competence in utilizing a variety of instructional technology platforms
Maintains up to date sharing of information with parents and colleagues
Maintains a safe and orderly environment
Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
Maintains a professional appearance
Remains at school (including virtually) the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
Communicates effectively with parents as needed
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch and throughout the school (when applicable)
Perform duties, as assigned, with awareness of Drew Charter School policies and practices
