Guest Teacher

POSITION TITLE

Substitute Teacher

Non-Exempt Professional

Degree from an accredited college or university (or) Emergency Substitute Certificate

Human Resources, Site Principal

Daily contracted services for the current school year

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, and severe storm procedures; review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances; exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 15 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the planning time of the teacher.

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for a teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the HR Office.

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow in a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun, and will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.