Description
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Daily Substitute Teacher at Portage Leadership Academy in Akron, Ohio. The teacher will provide a superior education for all students, creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.
Portage Leadership Academy serves students in grades K–5 with a unique leadership-first philosophy, focusing on the whole child by weaving integrity and critical thinking into every lesson. The academy aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where students develop the confidence to lead others and achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and delivering lesson plans, modifying them as needed
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Maintaining accurate records of students' progress and development
- Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
- Managing student behavior and creating a positive classroom environment
- Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms
- Communicating with families about student growth
- Incorporating technology skills into daily classroom practice
- Participating in non-instructional activities and collaborating with colleagues
Requirements:
- Active Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
- High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to properly manage confidential information and supervise students
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working in an urban environment
Benefits include:
- Daily rate of $130 per day
- Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools