Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Job Description

CLASSIFICATION:
Classified

• Valid Missouri substitute teacher certificate
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

Building Principal

• Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.
• Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.
• Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.

• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
• Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher
• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education, Chromebooks and Apple products)
• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law