Substitute Teacher - 6-8

Position Type:
Substitute/Teacher
Date Posted:
8/19/2022
Location:
Odyssey Charter School
Date Available:
08/22/2022
District:
Odyssey Charter SchoolSubstitute Teacher - Grades 6-8
Terms of Employment: Subsitute Teacher
Reports to: Building Dean
About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.
Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach to a diverse group of students
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students while covering the Delaware Standards for the apprropriate grade level.
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers.
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.
Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000 x600