Substitute Teacher Pool

Job Title

Reports to:

Dean of Students

Work Hours:

Normal school hours

Pay Grade: $18-$20 per hour (max 8 hours per day)

Position

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Experience working with students (preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedules of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
• 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 behavior expectations in accordance with MSE school policy to all students at the beginning of class.
• Ensures 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 principal or DoS.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.