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Job Description
Job Title:
Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher Position Type:
Temporary Salary Schedule:
Certified Staff Anticipated Dates:
August 29, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (approximately 120 days) Reports to: Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher is responsible for the educational leadership of students in a rigorous Core Knowledge charter school. The teacher is expected to understand and demonstrate use of the school's curriculum. The teacher will develop and implement lesson plans, assess student progress, communicate with parents/guardians, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the academic and social-emotional growth of each student.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Certification:
Valid Wyoming Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education K-6 endorsement
Background Check:
Must agree to and clear a background check
Experience:
Previous experience in a Charter or Core Knowledge school is highly preferred but not required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional Excellence:
Deliver engaging lessons aligned with Core Knowledge, enVision Math, and Wyoming State Standards using diverse, adaptive teaching methods.
Classroom Management:
Organize a safe, productive learning environment; manage student behavior consistently both in the classroom and across school grounds.
Assessment and Feedback:
Utilize effective assessment strategies to measure performance and provide data-driven instruction.
Equity and Inclusion:
Foster an inclusive classroom that provides equal opportunity for all students regardless of background, identity, or ability.
Communication:
Maintain proactive, positive relationships with students and parents through consistent communication.
Professionalism and Ethics:
Adhere to all school and district policies, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and serve as a professional role model in conduct and attire.
Collaboration and Growth:
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and parent conferences; engage in continuous professional development and workshops.
Institutional Support:
Perform additional duties as assigned, including support for school-wide goals and events outside of standard contract hours. Willingness to perform other duties as needed outside of normal contract hours to support the school community and achieve educational goals. Other duties as assigned
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to use effective communication skills; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; ability to lead meetings; and ability to help groups achieve consensus. Demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to implement grade level curriculum in accordance with Board policy, ensuring alignment with educational standards and guidelines. Working knowledge of the school's curricula, including familiarity with curriculum standards and objectives. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children. Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and differentiate instruction accordingly. Proficiency in technology integration and use of educational software and tools.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Snowy Range Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Business Manager for further information.
Vision:
(which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing:
(which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech:
to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
Upper Body Mobility:
use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
Strength:
to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds frequently.
Environmental Requirements:
encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
Mental Requirements:
read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities:
May require travel to multiple sites.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must go through the school website: www.snowyrangeacademy.org/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A personal interview is required for employment. Interviews are at the candidate's expense and will be arranged by invitation of the supervisor/principal. Parents, students, teachers, and other employees may participate in interviewing candidates and reviewing application materials.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal.
Pay:
$326.08 per day
License/Certification:
Woming Teaching Certificate with Elementary Ed Endorsement (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Laramie, WY 82070 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Laramie, WY 82070: Relocate before starting work (Required)
