Substitute Teacher (POOL

Substitute Teacher

As a Sweeny ISD employee, you will have a primary purpose to:

Responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the teacher for whom he/she is substituting and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in district policies. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Sweeny ISD.

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• Three (3) qualified work-related references with associated email addresses and phone numbers (see the application for complete details). One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
• Complete work history
• Complete education information

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of 48 college semester hours OR
• Paraprofessional Assessment of Competencies Test (PAC Test)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Other:

• Completion of district substitute orientation
• Substitutes must be fingerprinted and are required to pass the background check. Employment with Sweeny ISD is based on having an acceptable criminal history.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow lesson plans left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting in accordance with the district's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated

• Establish and maintain order in the classroom
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies

• Cooperate with school personnel
• Report to the principal or his/her designee at the beginning and end of the school day

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• Exhibit Sweeny ISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Sweeny ISD.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for students' safety and overall emotional well-being.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Equipment Used:

• Computers and various other office equipment

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk, and other classroom equipment.

If you have any questions, please contact HR at