Substitute Teacher

JOB LOCATION:

CSIU Region

JOB ASSIGNMENT:
Day-to-Day Substitute

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
The Substitute Teacher reports to the program supervisor assigned to the CSIU education program when working in special education or alternative placement assignments or to the corrections education administrator/principal when working in corrections education assignments. The substitute will receive daily assignments from the designated substitute placement staff member.

JOB DEFINITION:
The Substitute Teacher will be responsible for the social, emotional and academic growth of students receiving their services. The substitute teacher will provide appropriate instruction in assigned classrooms on an as-needed basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide direct instruction to students as it pertains to their goals and objectives outlined on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participate as a member of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team at the request of the program supervisor or designee.

* Maintain contact with the educational team and the program supervisor and communicate necessary information to the classroom teacher and the assigned program supervisor.

* Communicates with parents and other staff supporting students when requested by the program supervisor or designee.

* Follow CSIU and school district policy in regard to functioning in the performance of duties.

* Direct and inform the classroom aide(s) in aspects of service delivery.

* Maintain a current understanding of technology and assistive devices used in the classroom.

* Act as a liaison between the classroom and school district in monitoring student's progress.

* Understands and practices confidentiality of student records and other educational information.

* Learns specific characteristics of each child in the classroom including behavior, medical and physical conditions.

* Portrays appropriate role model and guides students in learning appropriate social skills.

* Understands and practices safe physical management techniques under the direction of the teacher.

* Uses appropriate methods of communication and technology with students.

* Monitor the progress of students through observations, data collection and analysis under the direction of the program supervisor or their designee.

* Maintain a clean, safe and pleasant classroom environment.

* Collaborate with supporting agencies.

NON
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned by education supervisor or designee.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

REQUIRED:

PDE Certificated Educators:

* Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree as conferred on an official transcript.

* Credential Eligibility: A valid PDE teacher certification.

* The educator may serve as a substitute for up to 180 days per school year if assignment is working in the educator's certificate area.

* The educator may serve as a substitute for maximum of 20 school days for an individual professional or temporary professional outside of their certificate area.

* The 20-day limitation is not cumulative. An individual holding this permit may serve for multiple professional and temporary professional employees during a school year.

* If service exceeds 20 days for an individual professional or temporary professional employee, a Type 04 long-term substitute permit is required by PDE.

Guest Teachers:

* Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree as conferred on an official transcript.

* Credential Eligibility: A valid Type 06 Day-To-Day Substitute emergency permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the current school year is required. Renewal of the Type 06 permit is required annually and subject to PDE approval.

* If service exceeds 20 days for an individual professional or temporary professional employee, a long-term substitute permit (Type 04) is required. The 20-day limitation is not cumulative. An individual holding this permit may serve for more than one professional or temporary professional employee during a school year.

Education Majors - Prospective Teacher Substitutes (Act 86 or 2016):

* Education:

Currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college / university…