SY Building Substitute
Listed on 2026-06-28
-
Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Location: Normandy
Normandy Schools Collaborative Normandy Schools Collaborative
- Normandy, Missouri Open in Google Maps
Normandy Schools Collaborative Normandy Schools Collaborative
- Normandy, Missouri Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Normandy Schools Collaborative
Job DetailsJob : 5531605
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
The Building Substitute – School Support is a full-time substitute assigned to a single school building, serving as a flexible team member to meet the daily operational and instructional needs of the school. This role is not limited to classroom coverage
; the substitute may assist with student supervision, instructional support, administrative tasks, testing coordination, or emergency coverage for non-certified staff. The position ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school building and contributes to a safe, productive learning environment.
Reports to: Building Principal
Supervises: None
Pay Grade: Classified
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Instructional & Classroom Coverage (as needed):
- Serve as the substitute for classroom teachers during short-term or unplanned absences.
- Implement lesson plans or instructional activities provided by teachers or instructional coaches.
- Maintain order, manage student behavior, and uphold school policies and expectations.
- Supervise students independently or with co-teachers/paraprofessionals.
School wide Operational Support:
- Provide coverage and support in non-classroom roles
, including: - Front office assistance
- Health office aide (non-medical tasks)
- Library/media center supervision
- In-school suspension room monitor
- Resource rooms or intervention labs
- Support lunchroom supervision, hallway monitoring, arrival/dismissal routines, or recess duties.
Administrative and Testing Support:
- Assist in the setup, monitoring, and collection of materials for:
- Benchmark assessments
- MAP testing
- Classroom-based assessments or progress monitoring
- Help with filing, copying, hallway passes, inventory, or bulletin boards when instructional coverage is not needed.
Student and Staff Support:
- Build positive relationships with students and staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations.
- Offer support to teachers, counselors, specialists, or interventionists during classroom instruction or small-group pull-outs.
- Help implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs), individual learning plans (IEPs/504s), or academic accommodations when appropriate.
Emergency and Flexible Response:
- Respond to last-minute needs such as:
- Escorting students
- Covering brief teacher absences (e.g., IEP meetings, emergencies)
- Assisting with crisis response (e.g., lockdown, drills)
- Serve as a reliable presence for unpredictable or evolving building needs.
All duties assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Adaptable and flexible to meet changing daily priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with technology (email, Google Classroom, classroom tech tools)
- Reliable attendance and a commitment to supporting the school community
- Ability to work with diverse student populations and staff teams
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required:
- Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate or Missouri Teaching Certificate
- High school diploma required;
60+ college credit hours or completion of DESE-approved substitute training - Pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance
- Minimum age 21
Preferred:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in education, child development, or related field
- Previous experience in school or youth-serving environments
- Familiarity with school-wide PBIS, trauma-informed practices, or MTSS frameworks
REQUIREMENT
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).