We are seeking a Substitute Teacher to join our team in enriching the quality of life for youth.
To be responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintain an environment conducive to learning. Facilitate educational programs to fulfill students’ academic needs alongside strategies to meet their social and emotional needs. Assist in supporting the socialization and educational goals in the Individualized Learning Plan for each child.
Substitute Teachers receive direction from and are directly accountable to the Educational Program Director.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create a school climate of respect and trust with students
• Build and maintain trusting and respectful relationships with students
• Provide high quality instruction to students
• Implement the classroom disciplinary plan
• Follow lesson plans and activities to implement social and emotional learning along with life skills instruction
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline, academic and behavior data
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassment as directed by Board Policy
• Responsible for student supervision and student discipline
• Supervise students at all times
• Any other duties as assigned

• Must have valid DESE issued Substitute Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate.
• Be able to pass extensive background checks
• Be able to pass a physical and drug screen
• Must be dependable regarding work schedule and punctuality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain objectivity, fairness, and consistency.
• Assertive, flexible, team-oriented, and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Empathy for the goals and practices of a childcare agency.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to be insurable by Hope Ranch of Missouri’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to become CPI certified (training provided).
• Have sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Hope Ranch of Missouri’s youth.
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.