Substitute Teacher FY_

Substitute Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal

Status:
As needed, schedules vary.

NOTE:

Applicants will need to identify their availability on their application.

Depending on Certification:
Non-certified Sub - $150 full day, $85 half day Certified Sub - $180/full day, $95/half day

Requirement:

• Substitute Teachers will be required to sign up with the automated substitute placement program utilized by the District.
• Substitutes who do not have a current Montana Educator License will be required to complete the State of Montana, Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Substitute/Guest Teachers free online, self-paced, course prior to being placed in the classroom. Proof of completion is required to be submitted to Human Resources.

Essential Job Duties

• Instructs classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities for a teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
• Prepares lesson plans if instructed to do so by the building principal.
• Maintains order in the classroom.
• Maintains records, including but not limited to recording student grades, student assignments, projects, and other clerical work as instructed by the absent teacher.
• Supervises students and aides.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
• Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to be flexible to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to manage time, adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as required.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and staff.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment

Computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone/voice mail.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

• Performs routine classroom related work.
• Regularly works inside.
• Frequently required to work at fast pace.
• Possess a comfort with ambiguity.
• Exposed to minimal temperature variations.
• Generally hazard free environment.
• Carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
• The environment can be stressful due to the nature of the work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands or arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to be able to hear conversations in loud and quiet environments.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 10-30 pounds routinely with or without an accommodation.
• The employee frequently works within time constraints and must maintain attentiveness intensity.
• Frequently involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
• Exercises flexibility and the ability to shift from one task to another.
• Occasional travel/mobility between schools, or between schools and the Administration office, may be required.
• Effective hearing and speech abilities.
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load, but must be able to maintain work/life balance amidst intense work demands.
• Reports to work fit for duty with characteristics inherent to the position.

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