Substitute Teacher

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal

Work Schedule:

Will be determined by the job(s) the substitute teacher is willing to fill, current openings are available at every location

Salary:
Substitute Teachers are paid $172.50 per full day, 7.5 hours is considered a full day

Benefits:  to view Employee Benefit Information

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.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

* 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.

* Requires 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.

Desired

Skills:

* 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.

* Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

* Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and for solving problems.

* Aware of current…