Guest Teacher; Substitute Teacher and Returning PERs Retirees

Summary Description

A substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

• The substitute teacher follows the regular lesson plans and instructions of the absent teacher, maintains established routines and procedures of the school and classroom, prepares and submits a summary of their work, informs the regular teacher of situations or problems, adheres to school and administrative procedures, implements effective pupil handling, maintains high standards of education, provides guidance and advice to students, shows interest in students  progress, and encourages critical-thinking, analytical and creativity skills.
• Substitute teachers work with other teachers, respect personal privacy, maintain confidentiality regarding students, and consult with parents. They maintain a professional appearance, take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, monitor student behavior, report to the Principal any unusual issues, report evidence of suspected child abuse to authorities, supervise non-classroom activities when assigned, and do not leave students unsupervised.
• When performing duties of a Long-Term Substitute Teacher — The duties and responsibilities noted above apply, and the teacher makes provisions to be available to students and parents for educational-related purposes beyond the instructional day when required or requested, under reasonable terms. Long-term substitute teachers attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
  
  School Board policies are followed at all times.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Substitute Teaching License or Teaching License issued by Nevada Department of Education. Complete the application process at: . For all questions regarding licensure, please contact the Nevada State Department of Education at the provided times or email them.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.