Substitute Teacher

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

3/2/2016

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Substitute Teacher

$16.25/hour

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions

* Follows curriculum outlined by Classroom Teacher consistent with school district goals and objectives.

* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

* Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.

* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or Classroom Teacher.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy machine, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential

Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

* Certification/License:

* Wyoming State Certification as a Substitute Teacher, or

* Current Wyoming State Teaching Certification.

Experience

Successful prior teaching or substitute teaching experience a plus.