Grapeview - Substitute Teacher

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Principal, the K-8 Elementary/Middle School Classroom Substitute Teacher will provide instruction and an environment that promotes learning and personal growth for students in a self-contained classroom in the absence of a regular classroom teacher.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Implements the mission, goals, objectives, policies, and course of study of the district as adopted by the School Board. Complies with all state/federal rules and regulations, and record keeping as well as Board policies.
• Implement the teacher’s lesson plans and consult with the school Principal to address any questions or concerns.
• Maintains appropriate standards of classroom behavior, using behavioral management techniques and strategies that promote citizenship and socially positive outcomes in students; establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect; plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning.
• Participates in school and district plans to assure the safety of students including taking action, or assisting in taking action, to restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Washington State Learning Standards
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to student learning
• Motivational, behavior management, and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods and conflict resolution procedures
• Oral and written communication skills in English; writing skills to develop professional correspondence; effective oral communication to conduct meetings
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, including human relations skills, conflict resolution strategies and procedures, and team building methods and techniques

• Perform all essential duties of the position
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain an effective, collaborative learning climate at the school(s) with students and staff
• Communicate openly and work productively with a community of diverse opinions and ideas
• Read, interpret, apply, communicate, and enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and codes
• Analyze problems and issues and develop appropriate solutions
• Operate a computer, Chromebook, and other office equipment
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, ESA Certificate, or the ability to obtain an Emergency Substitute Certificate.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to hear and speak to exchange information in a proficient manner, as well as sense of smell for safety issues related to fire smoke, gas leaks, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand and walk; hear and speak to exchange information in a proficient manner in person and by telephone;

use hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, grasp or operate standard office equipment including technology; and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb and balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50…