SANKOFA MISSION

The mission of Sankofa School of Success, Inc. is to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and seeks to meet students' academic, social and emotional needs using neuroscience, mindfulness, and rigorous education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title Long-Term Building Substitute

Job Type Non-Exempt (Classified)

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for

an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom

teacher during his/her absence..

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree and 2.5 GPA required. No license is required but preference is given to those eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Indiana Teaching License in the subject. Possess familiarity with the subject(s) being taught. Demonstrate some knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIEs:

Job Type Description

1. Teaches content and skills in subject areas utilizing curriculum.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Sankofa School of Success.
3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / Indiana standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
4. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
5. Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
7. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
8. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
9. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
10. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
11. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
12. Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise

qualified, to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on- one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.