Substitute Teacher (K-12)

JOB SUMMARY:

To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in a safe environment in the absence of his/her regular teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Immediately reports to the building principal or the school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reports to assignment 15 minutes prior to the opening of school.
• Reviews with the principal, department head, “buddy teacher” or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned as directed by the regular teacher.
• Teaches the lesson outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher’s Guide as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consults as appropriate, with the building principal, department head, “buddy teacher” or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the Substitute Teacher’s Guide.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.
• Reports in writing, on the form provided by the school secretary or regular teacher, on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Works directly with teachers and assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods.
• Checks and records students’ attendance.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as sis expected of the regular teacher.
• Monitors and reports school safety conditions to the building principal.
• Maintains confidentially.
• Follows the policies of the Northwest R-I Board of Education.