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Job Descriptions:

The Blake School seeks a reserve teacher and substitute coordinator to serve as the first-in-line building substitute for Middle School faculty/staff. This position is also responsible for coordinating, tracking and reporting both internal and external sub coverage as needed. The workday is 8am-3:30pm with the expectation that sub coordination responsibilities will occur outside of the school day.

70% Reserve Teacher

• Serve as the primary substitute teacher for faculty/staff absences

• Be prepared to teach in any classroom within the Middle School as needed

• Develop rapport with students

• When teaching, lead the classroom to the expectations of the absent teacher and follow sub plans as appropriate

• Supervise the second recess block daily

• Assist the MS administrative team with projects as needed

30% Substitute Coordinator

• Coordinate sub coverage for all faculty absences by either covering it or arranging appropriate internal or external substitute teachers

• Anticipate and plan for future absences based on upcoming field trips, professional development and department planning time

• Manage last-minute absence requests received the evening before or morning of the absence

• Ensure substitutes have the appropriate technology, class lists and sub plans for a successful day

• Create and maintain sub folders for each faculty/staff member

• Update and track faculty/staff attendance and substitute hours worked in appropriate locations

• Develop a rapport with teachers so they will assist when a sub rotation is required

• Interview and train external substitutes

Required Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience

• Timeliness in accepting and responding to time-off requests outside of school hours

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with record keeping

• Positive and supportive colleague who maintains confidentiality

• Ability to anticipate coverage needs and adjust according to last-minute changes

• Strong spatial skills to fill coverage gaps with available substitutes

• Comfort using educational technologies including Veracross and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree

Working Conditions:

The MS substitute coordinator/reserve teacher will spend time sitting, teaching and, at times, moving quickly from classroom to classroom. The position requires time at a computer as well as time meeting with teachers and teaching.

Keyword: substitute coordinator

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values (https://www.blakeschool.org/about/mission-values) .

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE

From: The Blake School