EPIC Substitute Teacher

Title: EPIC Substitute Teacher	Current as of: 2/20/2024	FLSA Status: On call intermittent FT, PT, Non exempt
Entity: EPIC	Department: EPIC	Reports to: Principal

SUMMARY

EPIC Substitute Teachers provide high school level instruction to students who are age 18 and over during the absence of EPIC Teachers. May utilize remote instruction from learning centers throughout the state of California, principally in the following counties:  Nevada County, Riverside County, Monterey County, Kern County, Los Angeles County  (Antelope Valley), Merced County, Ventura County, and Butte County. The Substitute Teacher must possess preparation in teaching a culturally diverse population using  language acquisition strategies utilizing synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

• Prepare multiple subject lessons, in varied core classes to a diverse student  population in a self-contained classroom setting.
• Implement online multiple subject courses utilizing the Canvas learning management  system.
• Observe, evaluate, and assess adult student performance and development in an online and/or in-class environment.
• Assign and grade online and in-class work, projects, tests and assignments.
• May maintain a classroom gradebook in the Aeries student information system using  accepted standard grading criteria.
• Maintain and submit appropriate and required student records in a timely manner.
• In coordination with the school counselor, provide information to students relative to  employment, career opportunities and continuing education.
• Manage a self-contained classroom setting when applicable, and encourage students  to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Participate in development of activities designed to promote an innovative learning  experience for students.
• Conduct culturally relevant online classes appropriate for diverse adult students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential  duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,  skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for EPIC.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by EPIC and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skill in organizing, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to utilize variety of computer applications including, but not limited to,  Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology required  to facilitate online instruction as applicable.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional  and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team  setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree
• 30-Day substitute permit, multiple subject or single subject teaching credential required.
• Previous experience working with rural farm working communities preferred but not  required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Certificate, or be able to complete the training within thirty (30) days of hire date.
• Must have a current Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter certificate, or be able to complete the training within ninety (90) days of hire date.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable  accommodations 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 use hands  to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach  with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or  crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and  occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this  job include close vision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a  computer. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.

Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the  employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.