Substitute Teacher Pool

Substitute Teacher

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, substitutes will help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

• Reports to the front office at the beginning of the school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes. Reports to the front office at the end of the school day to return materials.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Indicates to students at the beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with the school.
• Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Previous classroom teaching or substitute teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt to a variety of teaching environments and grade levels.

Daily Substitute Pay Rates:

• Unlicensed: $135 per day
• Licensed: $160 per day