Substitute Teacher

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction, teaching, motivating, inspiring, and assessing students in grade/subject assigned. This teaching position will promote a high quality education program that reflects the Common Core State Standards.

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher.
• Incorporate the Common Core State Standards within the grade/subject content area.
• Implement adopted education programs and provide for individual learning needs of students.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, and discussions.
• Utilize an inquiry-based hands-on approach in your classroom.
• Teach effective communication skills.
• Be responsible for constructive classroom management and environment.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn.
• Provide social and academic guidance for students under his/her direction.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with school district personnel regarding student progress.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain and promote own personal professional growth through appropriate coursework, workshops, reading of professional materials, etc.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Require the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, and usage in both oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
• Working knowledge of district‑adopted software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to upgrade skills to maintain the highest level of efficiency and high quality work.
• Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high‑stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, dependability, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job, without the need for constant supervision.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
• Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism and motivation toward teaching and student learning.
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
• Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
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