WHO WE ARE:

What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools.
Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 12 schools serving over 4,00 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.

General Education & Substitute Teaching Support (during non-Expeditions weeks)

• During other times of the school year, you may support teachers and students in core academic courses, such as English, History, Art or Math or serve as a substitute teacher on some days.
• In addition to the above, a substitute teacher’s responsibilities include:
• Provide a high quality student experience based on plans and materials provided by the classroom teacher
• Adapt, adjust and supplement instructional materials, as necessary
• Tutor small groups or individual students, as necessar

This role will serve as an in-person proctor and mentor for students enrolled in Summit Expeditions Experiences.

Manage Classroom Environment

• Supervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learning
• Track and monitor student attendance – intervening if attendance challenges occur
• Arrange and maintain a safe, structured, and effective learning environment
• Create a positive environment that excites and invests students (e.g., develop affirming relationships with students, establish classroom routines, procedures and celebrations,)
• Encourage students to engage and be active participants in their projects or online work
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues (e.g., forgotten headphones, lost chargers)

Provide Student & Community Support

• Build positive relationships with students, families, and faculty members
• Supervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learning
• Provide in the moment feedback to students regarding their engagement and participation – affirming and engaging students in the learning
• Communicate with students’ family and teachers keeping everyone informed of their progress
• Maintain and reinforce Summit’s graduated discipline process, including connecting students who are struggling with the appropriate school resources
• Collaborate with the Dean of Expeditions, instructional faculty, and other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of the student experience during Expeditions
• Assist with other related duties and projects as assigned

Communication with online instructors (as needed)

• Regularly communicate with online course instructors for students engaged in online coursework.
• Share insights as to how students are engaging with the content (e.g., where they struggle, points of interest, questions)

General Education & Substitute Teaching Support (during non-Expeditions weeks)

• During other times of the school year, you may support teachers and students in core academic courses, such as English, History, Art or Math or serve as a substitute teacher on some days.
• In addition to the above, a substitute teacher’s responsibilities include:
• Provide a high quality student experience based on plans and materials provided by the classroom teacher
• Adapt, adjust and supplement instructional materials, as necessary
• Tutor small groups or individual students, as necessary

Some, not all, available positions include time at nearby school sites in addition to work at your primary school site.