Long Term Substitute Teacher
CESAR CHAVEZ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC POLICY•Washington, DC
15h•Onsite
About The Position
The Long Term Substitute Teacher will fill the instructional responsibilities necessary for any short-term or long-term substitute needs as identified by the administration of Chavez Schools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to engage, motivate, and lead students
- Experience facilitating a student-centered classroom (cooperative learning, inquiry or project-based learning)
- Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
- Demonstrated success in using data to monitor student understanding and drive practice
- Work with only the highest ethical standards
- Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
- Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback
Responsibilities
- Classroom Instruction & Student Engagement (70%) Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
- Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
- Plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
- Grade assignments and enter grades into Schoology
- Develop and/or follow instructional plans that are engaging, and rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
- Establish high academic and behavioral expectations for every student
- Foster respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
- Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
- Reflect and respond positively to feedback.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, and school-wide functions
- Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Public Policy & Fellowship Integration (20%) Work with the Public Policy Manager to implement high-quality instruction in the ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives course, ensuring alignment with Chavez’s mission and academic standards.
- Facilitate meaningful discussions and analysis of public policy topics, helping students connect their research to real-world issues.
- Assist in the planning and execution of public policy events, including Symposium, Professionalism Day, and other school-wide initiatives, that enhance student learning and presentation skills.
- Support students in preparing for public presentations, including thesis defense, panel discussions, and policy-related speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with the Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed in appropriate fellowship experiences that align with their research interests and career aspirations.
- Monitor student progress in fellowships, providing academic support and reflection opportunities to ensure a meaningful learning experience.
- Curriculum Development & School-Wide Collaboration (10%) Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs to best meet Chavez’s annual goals and mission.
- Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth.
- Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, contributing to Chavez Schools’ vision for teaching excellence.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, ensuring the Senior Thesis program evolves to meet the changing needs of students and the academic community.
- Support the school’s overall enrollment and reenrollment efforts, including participation in recruitment, family engagement, and school events.
