Permanent Substitute - East & East Feeders

Permanent Substitute
- East & East Feeders

Joplin R 8 School District EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Job : 5887543

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position:
Permanent Substitute Teacher

Term: 9 Months

Classification:
Classified / Exempt

Location:
East Middle School

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Missouri Substitute Teacher certification or a valid Missouri Teacher Certification
• Cleared background check from the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Supervisory:
No

Reports to:
Building Principal and Director of Human Resources

Code:

--3-000

Job Code: 2756

In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students in the absence of a teacher. A Permanent Substitute works for the duration of a school year and is available to substitute teach in classrooms where a staff member is absent. Permanent Substitutes can expect to cover a variety of short-term and long-term assignments based on the District’s needs. The Permanent Substitute may also be required to perform other duties as assigned when no substitute teacher assignments are available.

General Expectations

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions

• Supervise students at all times.
• Assumes the responsibility for instructing classes
• Develop lesson plans and assignments as needed

• Maintains appropriate records including grading test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work.
• Provides for individualized and small group instruction for students.

• Organizes classroom to promote learning.
• Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources
• Maintain classroom safety
• Manages student behavior constructively.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments as needed.
• Attend and contribute in staff meetings, professional development activities and teacher institutes
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Attendance

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