Instructional Support Staff

Substitute Classroom Teacher

Provides classroom support in a learning environment. Participate in the life of the classroom and the school community as a substitute for the classroom teacher.

High School Diploma required (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred). Experience in a similar setting beneficial.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• May provide lunch coverage.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, and safety procedures.
• Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.
• Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
• May provide clerical and office support when not with students.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.

Other

Job Functions:

• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both office and school environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds