Prospect Ridge Academy
Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders

Daily Rate: $190 per day

Long-Term Substitute Teacher Job Description
The Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his or her charge for the duration of the assignment.  The Long-Term Substitute is responsible for implementing the pre-planned instruction to a variety of ability levels.  The LTS must maintain classroom discipline and routines to the best of their abilities while working with students, parents, other teachers,s and staff to achieve the goals outlined in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statements. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the teacher's lesson plans of the teacher.
• Be familiar with fire exits, safety maps/routes, and safety procedures (fire, tornado,o and lockout/lockdown, etc.).
• Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving,g and abstract reasoning.
• Facilitate the resolution of problems that might arise with students/parents.
• Promote accountability for students.
• Conduct an organized and professional classroom.
• Show empathy and understanding of students.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.  Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language and behavior while on assignment.
• Remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the planning and duty time of the regular classroom teacher.
• Execute effective classroom management through clear expectations and positive relationships.
• Instructional and technological competency.
• Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways.
• Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado state-mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers.
• Ensure that PRA policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies,s and regulations.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy,y and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Teaching or Substitute certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills,problem-solvingg problem-solving skills,s and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Resourceful in generating creative solutions to problems.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write,e and interpret various documents such as rules, policies, and expectations, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated.
• Ability and skill to use sound judgment as determined by the specific situation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Provide backup assistance and coverage for other areas.
• Work is occasionally performed outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports to the Elementary School Principal.
• Direct Reports: None.

Compensation & Benefits

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance � Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts � Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage � Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement � Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off � Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11�15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well-being � Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.