LEARN Academy·Fresno County, California
Substitute teachers provide therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, and instruction for students with emotional and behavioral needs. They are responsible for classroom management, maintaining student records, and collaborating with behavior technicians.
Overview Learn Academy is looking for a Substitute Teacher for our location in Fresno.
The rate is $29.28 p/h.
Learn Academy, is a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the California Department of Education to provide Special Education Services for the following disability categories: Autism (A), Emotional Disability (ED), Mild Intellectual Disability (MIID), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Speech-Language Impairment (SLI).
Learn Academy utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies.
All DCS teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making.
We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.
Substitute Teachers will be a part of a team that works with students with emotional and behavioral needs providing therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, pre-crisis and post crisis interventions as well as instruction in the event our regularly scheduled educator is unable to attend work. This position is supported by one to three behavior technicians who assist the classroom teacher with classroom management, behavior documentation and reporting, implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions as well as participating in teaching and instruction. Teachers are responsible for curriculum and instruction, classroom management, as well as other documentation and maintaining student records if needed. Follows a school schedule Work variable days/hours Collaborate and able to receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur Must have the ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees
Bachelor's Degree required Active and valid Substitute or other Education teaching certificate issued by California State Department of Education Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students preferred PCMA certified is a plus but not required. Learn Academy/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and an active California substitute or teaching certificate. Experience working with emotional or behaviorally challenged students is preferred.
Market context
In California, substitute teacher roles often see steady demand because schools need flexible coverage for absences and short-term staffing gaps. These positions can be competitive when they ask for childcare experience, First Aid and CPR certification, and comfort with active classroom demands. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster; before applying, confirm whether your experience as a lead teacher in daycare or preschool settings matches the listed requirements.