Welcome Back, Open School East Students and Families!
Back To School 2022-23
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Open School is looking for a communicative, trauma-informed teacher and relationship builder to join the Open School East team as a long-term Substitute Teacher!
The long-term Substitute Teacher is responsible for working alongside a supportive team to deliver the curriculum through a culturally responsive practice. This position maintains a safer and braver classroom environment, provides a prepared curriculum to students, performs supervision duties, and carries out additional responsibilities to support students’ diverse needs.
Substitute Teachers work at our Open School East location Monday through Friday from 8:30a – 4:00p but must be able to be flexible as needed. Substitute Teachers report to the Principal.
The long-term Substitute Teacher role is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting rate of $23.00- $25.00 per hour. Open School offers an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
Note: All Open School Inc. employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Who You Are
- You strive to be actively anti-racist and anti-oppressive. You are focused on the lifelong work of addressing your connections to and perpetuation of white supremacy and oppression experienced by Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, AAPI communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities, as well as those of the systems and institutions you work in.
- Learning and teaching are lifelong passions of yours. Any opportunity to learn something new, or to empathically help others learn, is an opportunity you cannot pass up.
- You excel at breaking down complex topics and translating them into digestible nuggets that almost everyone can understand – and you’re not afraid to break all of it down even more if needed.
- You are a relationship builder. You see the importance of establishing relationships with students you work with regularly to keep the lines of communication and support open.
- You are comfortable communicating expectations, curriculum touchpoints, and classroom processes to students and families while ensuring all parties are heard and validated.
- You can maintain your composure in crises or escalated situations and help others keep their cool.
- You work through a trauma-informed lens. You can hold space for others’ trauma while holding an equal and equitable amount of space to take care of yourself.
What You’ll Do
Teaching Duties:
- Execute lesson plans prepared by the teacher.
- Utilize a variety of methods of instruction to deliver lesson plans, including using technology for teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with another teacher to learn the ins and outs of the IXL math software and its platform to teach students how to use it.
- Utilize the IXL math software to administer lessons and teaching modules to students.
- Support students with social-emotional needs.
- Provide effective classroom management and cultivate and teach social skills to students.
- Report any classroom and disciplinary issues to supporting staff or administration.
- Maintain attendance records.
- Attend staff development meetings and weekly staff meetings.
Student Connection Duties:
- Positively communicate student behavior expectations and convey reminders, rules, and expectations with consistency while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
- If possible, find out information about student interests and strive to understand what each student needs to succeed in school.
- Interact with students in a responsive and empathetic manner that centers on equity, inclusion, and active anti-racism and helps students understand their success and needs matter.
- Help students reflect on their thinking and learning skills.
Student Monitor Duties:
- Maintain visibility and overall awareness during non-structured class time.
- Model school-appropriate behavior at all times.
- Support students in maintaining socially appropriate activity levels during non-class time (e.g., lunch, hallways, bus walk).
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university focused on education and at least one year of experience working directly with youth, preferably with under-served and multi-cultural youth in an educational setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of Oregon Common Core Curriculum goals and the ability to interpret and use standardized test scores to advance student achievement. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite in your daily work. Must be able to pass an Oregon Department of Education fingerprint-based criminal history verification pre-employment background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish – written and verbal.
- Bilingual.
- Knowledge of emerging education, instructional technologies, software, and research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
- Knowledge of and experience with the IXL math platform.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf or Word documents work best. In your cover letter, please address the following:
- What is it about this position that made you want to apply?
- If selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to helping Open School maintain and sustain equitable, inclusive, and actively anti-racist practices for your colleagues, students, families, and the communities we serve?
Applications will be considered as we receive them, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
About Open School, Inc.
At Open School Inc., we advocate greatness. We are an education nonprofit in its 50th year of service. We operate Open School East, an alternative high school in East Multnomah County, and an education-based wrap-around support program serving students in Portland Public Schools. We believe all students can learn in an environment that meets them where they are and celebrates their unique skills, background, and gifts. We envision a community where every student thrives, regardless of race or zip code. You can learn more about Open School, Inc. at https://openschoolnw.org/.
Equity Statement
At Open School, Inc., we recognize the historical and persistent achievement gap between white students and students of color; our organization’s top priority is closing that gap while raising all students’ achievements. Race must cease to be a reliable predictor of student achievement and success. To achieve this goal, we are committed to creating and fostering racial diversity and inclusivity at every level of our organization, including but not limited to staff, students, and leadership.
Open School Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment. We value diversity, culture, and lived experiences. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and seek to hire qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of the students and communities we serve.