Substitute - Teacher; Pool SY

Position: Substitute - Teacher (Pool for 25-26 SY) #1403
Benefits Offered:

• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program.
* Optional Benefit:
• Annuities (403(b), Roth) Upon completion of 630 work hours:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Optional Benefits:
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated

TITLE: Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to implement the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher and to provide meaningful instruction to the students of the assigned classroom. To maintain a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management. To work effectively with the building administrator and other teachers to minimize any potential transition problems from the teacher to substitute and substitute to teacher.

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Endorsed in area of assignment preferred
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred and in area of assignment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to work with minimum direction, but as an effective member of the team
• Such other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate

Special Requirements

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Principles, goals and objectives of public education
• Curriculum and other developmental programs
• Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices
• Adhere to federal, state laws and district regulations, policies procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abides by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of position responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:

Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the district.

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, ensuring fairness and respect.

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.

Uses positive verbal and non-verbal skills that enhance learning

Maintains a neat and orderly classroom

Takes attendance in accordance with district procedures.

Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and Monroe Public Schools policies.

Insures 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.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities

Knows procedures for referring students who are…