Title: Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher

　　Location: Propel Homestead

　　Propel seeks a Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher at Propel Homestead This position is available immediately.

　　This position is available immediately. The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for covering day to day absences in the assigned building and absences for long term leaves. When covering for long term leaves, the Building Substitute Teacher will have the opportunity to act as the teacher of record, completing lesson plans and taking on all responsibilities as the teacher of record. At times, the Building Substitute Teacher may even fill in for permanent vacancies that occur, while the selection process is being completed. This role is a great opportunity to become familiar with propel school's culture and many different class settings. This will prepare you to eventually become a classroom teacher at Propel Schools. Position requires PA Teacher Certification.

　　Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 30 professional development days to better support our teachers and staff for a total of 220 work days annually.

　　Compensation: Propel provides a competitive salary for teachers. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $40,000.Relocation Allowance: A relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or further. Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families. Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years. Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness Days annually, all teachers receive 5 sick days and 10 Personal DaysTuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements. Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.Professional Development: At Propel, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion. All teachers receive 11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.Leadership & Career Development: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. Staff have the opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.

　　Job Summary:

　　This position is available immediately. The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for covering day to day absences in the assigned building and absences for long term leaves. When covering for long term leaves, the Building Substitute Teacher will have the opportunity to act as the teacher of record, completing lesson plans and taking on all responsibilities as the teacher of record. At times, the Building Substitute Teacher may even fill in for permanent vacancies that occur, while the selection process is being completed. This role is a great opportunity to become familiar with propel school's culture and many different class settings. This will prepare you to eventually become a classroom teacher at Propel Schools. Position requires PA Teacher Certification.

　　Essential Mindsets

　　Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars learning. Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what's possible for our scholars. Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest. Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic. Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort.

　　Qualifications:

　　Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught. Strong instructional and classroom management skillsHigh level of personal organization and planningAbility to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessmentsDeep content area knowledgeStrong communication and relationship building skillsWillingness to participate in ongoing professional developmentAbility to utilize data to differentiate instructionA commitment to the Promising Principles of PropelStrong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

　　Physical Demands:

　　Must be able to walk around the classroom at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.The person in this position constantly operates a computer and other technology in the classroom to support instruction.The person in this position frequently communicates with various internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsWhen deemed age and/or developmentally appropriate, assist students in daily personal tasks (i.e.-tying shoes, assisting with coats, escorting to busses, and etc.)

　　Disclaimer:

　　This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

　　Organizational Overview

　　Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 13 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area's premier education organizations.

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Bachelors or better