Substitute Teacher- Our Lady of Grace; Highland

Elementary Classroom Substitute Teacher

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; follow the instructions and lesson plans per the direction of the classroom teacher; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes for the classroom teacher.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License:
  Substitute License, Transition to Teach License, or Emergency Permit Indiana State Certification.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience:
  
  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.