Substitute Teacher – 60 credit hours or lessthan a bachelor’s degree

Substitute Teacher

Reports To:

Assistant Principal

Location:

Tennessee School for the Blind 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214

Position

Description:

This position serves under the direct supervision of the educational administrative team who has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Specific

Position Responsibilities:

• Report to the educational office each morning upon arrival and each afternoon after dismissal.
• Follow teacher lesson plans and assume all duties of the classroom teacher or educational assistant in accordance with school rules.
• This may include lunchroom duty, bus duty, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building administrator(s).
• Familiarize self with the school emergency procedures and student medical needs as outlined in the substitute folder in each classroom.
• Maintain normal classroom routines as much as possible.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Any major discipline issues should be reported to building level administrator(s) immediately.
• Protect confidentiality of all students.
• Any observations or conversations involving students should be considered confidential and should only be discussed with building level administrator(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of college or a Bachelor's degree preferred
• 60 credit hours or less than a bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellence
• Optimism
• Sound Judgment
• Courage
• Teamwork
• Some experience working with children who have special needs (PREFERRED)
• Basic knowledge and ability on how to use a computer
• Ability to be flexible and follow directions
• Dependable with good attendance and punctuality

Background Verification:
Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
** Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.