Lancaster CTC Teachers

Substitute Teacher

As a substitute teacher, you will be responsible for carrying out the lesson plans and monitoring the assigned classwork of the regularly appointed teacher for whom you are substituting. Your goal is to maintain the established learning environment as if the regular teacher were present.

Day to day job duties of a substitute teacher are determined by the classroom teacher or his/her designee, as they may vary depending upon the changing needs of the classroom(s), student(s), and/or school district. Substitute teachers of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day. The substitute teacher must comply with the duties outlined by the classroom teacher, principal or designee.

Qualifications and required documents:

• A valid High School Diploma or GED
• A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than 3 months
• 3 professional references
• A Resume
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit setup
• 2 Valid forms of Identification for I-9.

Essential function:
Substitute teaching is an essential part of the educational process. Each school year all district's will look to build a workforce of substitute teachers to help aide their teachers and allow them to be replaced in times of need for the district. Each school district will rely on a qualified and enthusiastic group of sub's that can step-up and continue the educational process in the absence of a teacher.

It's essential that the substitute teacher continues the primary teacher's lesson plan so that the curriculum plan at hand continues to be carried out.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position may vary in nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the office upon arrival for check-in and reviews the plans and schedules for the day.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
• Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods and out-of-class settings.
• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following the absent teachers lesson plans.
• Provides instruction to special needs children who are part of the classroom dynamic.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills.
• Conduct yourself in a polite and professional manner with other staff members and building administrators.
• Other duties may be required that are not enumerated here that are part of the classroom teacher's curriculum or duties.

Reasonable accommodations statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes
• Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds
• Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Other physical requirements:

• Ability to write legibly
• Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical environment:
Work is performed in all areas of district buildings, grounds, vehicles, and/or any area in which a district activity or function is taking place, includes field trips, work-based learning, etc. Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature outside.

Emotional environment:
The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.