Substitute Teacher - 8th Grade Long Term

Substitute Teacher - 8th Grade Long Term ()

This position is for a long-term substitute in an 8th grade Interdisciplinary Studies class from early February through approximately early April. Interdisciplinary Studies is a middle school project-based course that focuses on global issues with a local lens.

Reports to: Building Administration & Central Office Staff

Job Goal: To continue the educational programming at the highest possible level in the absence of the regular teacher/support staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Ability, interest and flexibility in working with young people
• Able to report to the school on short notice and teach regularly planned lessons
• To communicate and cooperate with students, community and school personnel

Performance Responsibilities:

• Report to the school at least half an hour before school opens or as early as possible after being notified
• Report to Building Administrator or School Administrative Assistant(s) to receive assignment, other duties, and substitute forms
• Review and follow teacher’s plans and materials
• Maintain order in assigned classes and assist in supervising all students
• Maintain student respect for school property, fellow students, and staff
• Take attendance promptly in each class, and report any student not accounted for to the office
• Leave significant information summarizing the day’s activities
• Notify the office immediately of any injured or ill student
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates
• Check with the office before leaving; leave completed forms with the office staff
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment: As needed

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation.

Note:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of this job and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training, Education Management