Permanent Certified Substitute Teacher- Thayne​/Etna Elementary

Permanent Certified Substitute Teacher

This is a full time position that is eligible for benefits. 163 days a year, 8 hours a day.

This position will be for Thayne and Etna Elementary.

Position is open until filled

Lincoln County School District #2

Provide classroom coverage as assigned when the regular teachers are absent. The permanent substitute must be confident teaching a wide range of developmental age groups from K-5, 6-8, or 9-12.

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or short term
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students.
• Recent and relevant professional
• Previous teaching experience and/or subbing experience.
• Ability to communicate well with all
• A strong ability to communicate with parents, while understanding the approach to communication may vary according to the developmental needs of students within the grade level being taught.
• A positive attitude, with a strong sense of
• Wants to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.
• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and which develop a sense of classroom community and trust.
• A solid understanding of a school organization, programs and
• Ability to differentiate instruction and integrate
• Ability to quickly adjust to different specialist subjects (Art, PE, Music, Library) and grade levels.
• Can take over classes with little advance

• The Permanent Substitute will assist other classroom teachers to help students with their class assignments or may also be assigned to another building, or other daily programming needs.

General Teaching Responsibilities

• The Permanent Substitute is an integral part of the instructional staff and is expected to assume the same responsibilities as the regular classroom
• These responsibilities include:
• Communicating and liaising on a regular basis with other teachers with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, grade level planning
• Following through with classroom issues such as discipline, expectations and routines. Communicates with parents when issues arise and as appropriate.
• Communicates with administrators or designee when issues
• Taking an active role in behavioral
• Attending and constructively contributing in various and professional development activities as assigned.
• Assisting in supervision during student
• Maintaining up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents, as necessary.
• Assisting, as required, in the development of curricular
• Participating in and assisting with school events as
• Perform Ad Hoc duties that are not listed
• Teach in a manner that supports the mission and vision statement of the

• Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Certified Substitute Teaching Permit issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Lincoln County School District #2.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology.

Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move…