Substitute Pool

About Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a 6-12th grade, tuition-free public charter school for students in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that cultivates our students’ academic and artistic excellence. We exist to ensure that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to Learn In The Arts and Learn Through The Arts.
Type: Work hours are generally 8:15 am - 4:45 pm.
SUMMARY
As an Academy of Visual and Performing Arts substitute teacher, core responsibilities, at a minimum, include:
Report to the Assistant Principal - Culture or Office Manager upon arrival at the school building.
Review with the Assistant Principal, department head, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
Enable students to continue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Maintain effective classroom management and supports building-wide standards and policies for safety and health.
Take student attendance.
Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the lesson plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
Monitor and assist student learning, use assessment, and re-teaching according to teacher's directions.
Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during teacher-assigned locations and times.
Completes a summary of work completed at the end of each teaching day and leaves it for the regular classroom teacher.
Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates
Maintains required inventory, equipment, and records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
First and foremost, candidates must have an unwavering commitment to the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts’ mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of AVPA students, families, and staff. Additionally, for this position, we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:
High School Diploma or GED
Proof of completion of a minimum of 48 accredited hours at an institution of higher education (Transcripts must reflect all coursework and will be kept for your employee file.)
Completion of the AVPA Substitute Orientation Process
Must be available to work at least two (2) days per week, as needed (Mondays and Fridays are preferred).
Ability to substitute in all grade-levels and subjects (e.g. special education and physical education).
Have the interpersonal skills to work well with children, parents, and school staff
Successful criminal background check required
Benefits
What We Offer
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts’ compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution. The daily rate for this role is $80.00 to $125.00. AVPA is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. Because of this, we do not negotiate salary offers outside our salary bands.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Academy of Visual and Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.