Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Reports To:

Principal or Assistant Principal

Purpose:

To organize and present instruction in an environment that helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

A. Management of Instructional Time

The substitute teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

B. Management of Student Behavior

The substitute teacher enforces established rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; follows established set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities—whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; follows established set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities;

frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

C. Instructional Presentation

The substitute teacher facilitates the lesson or instructional activity according to the teacher or Principal's instructions/lesson plans; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success;

asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.

D. Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance

The substitute teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students' performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

E. Instructional Feedback

The substitute teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth; affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.

F. Facilitating Instruction

The substitute teacher follows the instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has an instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

G. Interacting Within the Educational Environment

The substitute teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.

H. Performing Non-Instructional Duties

The substitute teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

Performs other related work as required.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and completion of Effective Teacher Training.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

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