Job Description

Building Substitute - High School Teacher
Terms of Employment: Daily Rate/10-month
Reports to: Principal, High School

About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our team. Odyssey is a full-scale K–12 Charter School currently serving 2,500+ students. Our school features a growing dual immersion program, an innovative Green Initiative, a community food program, and strong academic outcomes.

Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. Through the Socratic Method and inquiry-based learning, students are empowered to leverage their unique skills and talents in an equitable and collaborative environment where all students can succeed.
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Delaware License in required content areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 or be actively participating in a DOE approved ARTC program.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach content area to all High School School Students.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction (as necessary) to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents. Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Monitors, instructs, and develops relationships with a small group advisory. Advisory supports the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students and helps students with guidance and college preparation in accordance with provided lessons from the school counselor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check.
• Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Internal Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application or submit a current resume with license/certification information. Letters of recommendation are optional.

External Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application and submit:
• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations
• Transcripts
• Current, Active License/Certification
• Three (3) professional references, must be supervisory level
• Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year

Previous submissions will not automatically be considered. Applicants must apply specifically for the Job ID associated with this position.