Pay Rate: $21/hrSummary
At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and heal.The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
• Associates degree or meets the education level of the district’s requirements. • Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines. • Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License. • Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
Preferred
• Current Florida State Teacher’s Certification. • Education degree. • Minimum one-year teaching experience. • Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment. • Knowledge of state and school districts policies
Roles and Responsibilities
Curriculum and Instruction
• Adhere to and deliver instructions and lessons provided by the Classroom Teacher in their absence • Knows how to design and align instruction according to state standards • Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs • Plans for effective classroom instruction by utilizing innovative, appropriate, and differentiated instructional techniques and strategies • Creates a safe and trusting classroom environment that is gender responsive, trauma informed and strength-based • Maintains appropriate standards of behavior to support an environment that is conducive for learning
Progress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement
• Promotes confidence, perseverance and responsibility in the students for their achievement of personal academic goals • Is knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements and promotes college readiness
Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity
• Strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning • Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals • Fosters and maintains a gender responsive environment • Other duties as assigned
Other
• Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency • Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls • Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements • Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.