Substitute-Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Primary

Purpose:

The substitute teacher should strive to preserve the normal routine of the classroom and to perform all the duties assigned, such as hall, cafeteria, or bus duty. The Substitute is expected to follow the plans left by the teacher of record.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Valid Texas teaching certificate or Bachelor's degree from accredited university or 15+ college credit hours (minimum requirement)
• General Substitute Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs regular teacher's class plan while the teacher is absent, including but not limited to the following:
• Reports to principal or campus secretary upon arrival at the school
• Communicates, collaborates and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors and students
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when the teacher is absent
• Assumes other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent
• Assumes responsibilities for supervising student behavior in class, during lunch and other activities
• Follows all District and individual school policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching dictates
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.