Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

Salary (Daily Rate): Certified $140; Non-Certified $100

Job Goal: To perform the duties of a Teacher to provide continuity in the classroom in a Teacher's absence

Qualifications:

At minimum, a High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Effective Teacher Training course

General knowledge of several subject areas

Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow district guidelines, regulations and best practices to ensure a safe, respectful, and age appropriate environment that promotes learning

• Follow the established schedule, attendance procedures, and appropriate lesson plans

• Prepare classroom for class activities __ have materials, supplies and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity

• Consult with staff members, including neighboring Teachers, to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures, lesson plans, daily schedule, materials and equipment location, and daily duties

• Communicate clear expectations to students for all learning activities

• Maintain a high level of student time-on-task

• Assist and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

• Where possible, use relevant technology to support instruction

• Observe and provide feedback to students on their performance according to Teacher's directions

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by following and enforcing rules and procedures

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline issues to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible

• Attend to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e. lunch duty, recess duty, hall duty, etc.)

• Follow all dismissal procedures, ensuring that all materials and equipment are in orderly condition

• Communicate necessary information regarding the progress and issues of the day in a written report for the Teacher when they return

• Follow policies, procedures, standards and rules in accordance with federal and state laws, which includes, but is not limited to, leading students in safety and evacuation drills

• Performs any other duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.