Building Substitute Teacher

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The Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LTST) is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher absent for an extended period.

POSITION TITLE: Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LTST)
DATE CREATED/AMENDED: August 3, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Teaching & Learning
LOCATION: School District
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Depending on length
APPOINTMENT TERM: TBD
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: School Principal

The LTST works the regular hours of the primary teacher.

• Elementary – 7.15 hours per day
• Junior High - 7.30 hours per day
• High School - 7.40 hours per day

• Serves as a substitute teacher for assigned school and class
• Follows classroom systems/procedures established by the Administrator and classroom teacher and manages student behavior
• Implement feedback from the administrator regarding lesson plans and execution
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Support instruction with school-wide supplemental and intervention programs
• Maintain grade books and meet reporting deadlines
• Communicate with families regarding student academics and behavior
• Demonstrate genuine care for all students
• Actively participate in professional development sessions
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students
• Commit to a longer school day and calendar year
• Input daily attendance procedures each period using School Information Systems (SIS)
• Enthusiastically participate in school-wide events
• Attend student Individualized Education Plan meetings as required
• Support with before and after school supervision
• Support with Independent Study as needed
• Support teacher grading for long-term in-house subbing assignments

• Bachelor’s Degree or paraprofessional license or valid professional educator license

• Experience working with children
• Prior teaching experience or substitute teaching
• Experience working with diverse groups of people/adolescents and cultures

• Ability to prepare presentations and deliver instruction
• Critical thinking skills
• Exhibits professional Leadership skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Demonstrates the ability to manage a classroom and set positive expectations for behavior
• Excellent preparation and organization skills
• Demonstrates admirable oral and written communication skills