Mission

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics, leadership and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics, leadership principles and life skills taught, for making good decisions. Students will encounter research-based academics, along with leadership opportunities in the classroom, in the school, and in the community.

Leadership and character building are vital to the instructional philosophy at VLCS. In order to create an environment in which students feel respected and are willing to take risks, VLCS’ instructional philosophy is to create a school in which students are well-mannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the ability to follow rules. Character development and leadership building strategies will enhance the learning environment by allowing both the student and teacher to focus on curriculum. This approach will be used to create a positive atmosphere and allow students to focus on educational goals and to develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed as leaders in the 21st Century.

As a leadership school, we require our substitute teachers to follow the same philosophy as our full time staff. 

Vision

Valley Life Charter School  was created with a vision to “develop community leaders, one student at a time” by building and developing character in youth; which supports the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  These core values will be interwoven throughout the curriculum at Valley Life Charter School. We believe that every student has strengths and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to better reach their potential. VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educate the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics, leadership and visual and performing arts training. We further believe that students learn best when they are placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they are able to actively participate in their education through situations that allow for "hands on" activities.

Teachers at Valley Life Charter School must have an ability to facilitate and articulate a shared vision of academic excellence for the school community.  They must also be able to create, and maintain the support structures necessary to achieve the vision. Teachers must be culturally competent educators, meaning that they must be knowledgeable and sensitive to other cultures and promote social responsibility. They must be a Highly Qualified Teacher as described in No Child Left Behind legislation and possess the proper credential. All Highly Qualified Teachers will receive ongoing quarterly professional development to accomplish the goals of the program

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Human Resources Dept., and Administration of  VLCS organize and perform varied and complex clerical administrative functions as it pertains to the staff and substitute needs of  VLCS. The role includes daily monitoring of the requests for substitute teachers and instructional aides due to illness. Planned and approved absences and working to fill these temporary vacancies with properly credentialed substitute teachers and aides. The Substitute Coordinator troubleshoots potential issues, communicates concerns as they relate to teacher absences/instructional aides and coverage, and maintains consistent communication with both front offices of VLCS. 

Duties:

• Operate an automated subfinder system, locate substitute staff as assigned by the position, identify location and hours required and inform substitutes as needed. 
• Prepare and update reports, files, and records for efficient use of substitute pools. 
•  Continuously monitor substitute activity and undertake efforts to fill all open jobs. Substitute levels, needs, and availability. 
• Assist with the onboarding process of new certificated and classified substitute employees; prepare pre-employment documents and conduct new employee orientations.
• Train substitute employees on classroom management and teaching lessons. 
• Ensure certificated personnel and substitutes hold valid and appropriate credentials for their assignment.
•  Proactively undertake recruiting and marketing outreach efforts throughout the 

community and the county to keep adequate substitute levels. 

• Publish announcements for vacant positions; assist in screening applications to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. 
• Establish and maintain contact and good relationships with college and university career services offices and personnel. 
• Direct outreach to potential candidates, such as established educators formerly in the teaching profession, students who are pursuing teaching credentials, and other qualified candidates. 
• Work with school website planners to design and monitor substitute announcements on the website and/or Parent square, timely information. 
• Maintain ongoing, regular communication with both front offices at VLCS, including regular updates of their respective substitute fill rates. 
• Follow established credentialing and reporting guidelines and protocols for certificated and classified substitutes. 
• When needed, substitute for classroom teachers. 
• At times manage multiple schedules of staff during the school day. 
• Must be flexible with working hours.

Qualifications: 

Educational Requirements 

Bachelor's Degree 

• Must have current CA teaching credential or substitute teaching credential 

Highly Preferred Experience 

• 2-3 years of teaching experience (substitute teaching experience counts) 
• Ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of all things Google and Internet navigation skills, & home internet access. 

Salary 

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