Floater/Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Middle School (Grades 5-8)

At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, a professional learning community of master teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum.

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School seeks a Floater/Full-Time Substitute for grades 5-8 for SY2024-2025. This is a 10-month position.

ITDS invests in teachers as our special sauce – where educators are supported, celebrated, and equipped to create classrooms that offer challenging, meaningful, and joyful learning experiences for our diverse student population. The ideal candidate will possess the beliefs, skills, and accomplishments that lead all students to achieve at high levels. It is of the utmost importance that every member of the school’s staff believes that all children can learn and contribute to the vitality of their learning community. This combined with a deep care for all students is the foundation for our work.

With its clear mission and prominent location in Washington, DC, the school serves as a model of instruction for students and training for teachers, with the goal of becoming a leader in changing the way teachers are prepared and supported and students are educated nationwide.

Floater/Full-Time Substitute Teacher

ITDS' Floater Teachers possess the beliefs, skills, and accomplishments that lead all students to achieve at high levels. To establish a true professional learning community, all adults in the building are considered educators, as they all interact regularly with students. As such, a firm belief and grounding in the philosophy and values of the school's mission is crucial for every employee. Floaters are adept at being flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity. They may serve as an Assistant Teacher, a Substitute Teacher, work with small groups of students, or provide one-to-one support for a specific student depending on the needs of the school on any given day. When teacher absences are anticipated, Floaters will have notice, and with last minute call-outs, Floaters may be placed wherever the need is greatest.

Floaters are expected to complete all professional responsibilities in a timely manner, meet deadlines, and follow all school procedures and protocols; this includes documenting discipline and student behavior as requested/required by law; following all personnel policies and procedures; attending all meetings as assigned; implementing with consistency all school policies and procedures for students and families; and other administrative tasks required of teachers as professionals. Floaters contribute to the school community as an active and productive participant, and engage in regular professional development.

Floaters assist the Lead Teacher in creating a warm and stimulating environment for all children in the classroom. The tone of the classroom should be multicultural and open to all children including those with special needs. Floaters support the development of children's literacy, language, math, science, social studies and social emotional development using intentional and engaging instruction, planning collaboratively and sharing ideas and resources with the instructional team. Floaters may be asked to perform clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned. Floaters are also expected to support the supervision of students during lunch, recess and/or field trips.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Deep commitment to reflective practice, an ability to give and receive feedback openly and without defensiveness, and a desire to constantly question and improve their teaching practice.
Commitment to creating a school that not only provides an excellent education for the student, but that creates an open, trusting learning environment for educators and the entire staff of the school
Demonstrated capacity to embrace teaching the whole child.
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias practices and comfort and willingness to address issues of equity, access and inclusion.
Strong ability to persevere in the face of ongoing challenges. Teaching is a demanding profession, regularly requiring one to go above and beyond, to solve problems quickly and in the moment, and to find the positive in difficult situations.
Ability to thrive in an innovative environment and an interest in being part of a team that builds the systems that support a growing school.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a public school setting; preferably with students in grades 5-8
Successful candidates will have either:

completed two years of study at an institution of higher education;
obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
achieved a score of 461 on the Parapro, the state's formal academic assessment, demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of the individual’s qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled. The school's Title IX Coordinator is Kate Keplinger (kate.keplinger@inspiredteachingschool.org)

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