Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

We look forward to your interest!

Starting rate: $180/day for PDE certified teachers; $170/day for guest teachers (non-PDE substitute teachers)

Per diem substitute teacher - w/ PDE instructional certificate:

• 1-25 work days: $180/day
• 26-75 days: $190/day
• 76 or more work days: $200/day

Per diem substitute teacher - "locally issued day-to-day substitute" teachers (guest teacher program):

• 1-25 work days: $170/day
• 26-75 days: $180/day
• 76 or more work days: $190/day

** Training offered to be a guest teacher; college degree required**

Reports to:

Building principal and absence management coordinator in HR

Takes direction from:
Building principal and absence management coordinator in HR

Schedule/calendar: 7.5 hrs./day (flexible work schedule)

Summary:

Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment.

Essential functions:

• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education and/or certification required:
Bachelor's degree

Skills required:

• Language skills:
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures, and textbooks. Ability to write general correspondence. Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals, administrators, parents, and students.
• Other skills and abilities:
  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of corporation requirements. Ability to implement lessons based on corporation and school objectives and student needs and abilities. Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

ADA compliance:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical requirements:

Light work

North Penn School District is an equal opportunity employer. North Penn does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.