5th Grade Math Long Term Substitute

The Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his or her charge for the duration of the assignment. The LTS must implement pre-planned instruction for a variety of ability levels, maintain classroom discipline and routines, and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and staff to achieve the goals outlined in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the teacher’s lesson plans.
• Be familiar with fire exits, safety maps/routes, and safety procedures (fire, tornado, lockout/lockdown, etc.).
• Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
• Facilitate the resolution of problems that might arise with students or parents.
• Promote accountability for students.
• Conduct an organized and professional classroom.
• Show empathy and understanding of students.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by FERPA.
• Adapt to circumstances and use good judgment while on assignment.
• Remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the planning and duty time of the regular teacher.
• Execute effective classroom management through clear expectations and positive relationships.
• Demonstrate instructional and technological competency.
• Know and adhere to approved communication pathways.
• Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado state‑mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers.
• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Teaching or Substitute certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management, and problem‑solving skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Resourceful in generating creative solutions to problems.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and interpret various documents such as rules, policies, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents.
• Understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate tasks.
• Work with limited supervision and be self‑motivated.
• Use sound judgment as determined by the specific situation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Provide backup assistance and coverage for other areas.
• Work is occasionally performed outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job.

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports to the Elementary School Principal.
• Direct Reports: None.

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement – Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11–15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well‑being – Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.