Columbia Gorge Educational Service District

Job Description – Substitute Preschool Classrooms 

Title: Substitute Preschool Classrooms 

Department: Early Learning Department 

Classification: Substitute 

Supervised by: Program Director 

Work Year: Assigned by Program Director 

Job Purpose Statement:

The Substitute Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for young children in the absence of the regular classroom teacher on an as needed basis. This role involves implementing pre-planned lessons, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, and ensuring the continuity of care and learning for preschool students. The Substitute Preschool Teacher is responsible for managing classroom activities, addressing the individual needs of students, and maintaining effective communication with other staff members to support the overall well-being and development of the children.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: 

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Knowledge that this is the young learner's first experience in a school environment and possibly first experience with other children. .
• Knowledge of child reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of supporting students through challenging behaviors..
• Ability to enjoy interactions with and effectively supervise students from different cultural backgrounds and or different abilities.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
• Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists in the maintenance of an attractive and clean learning environment.
2. Assists in preparation of teaching aids and/or materials.
3. Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not relate any information to parents or other personnel outside the school environment. Refers all inquiries to classroom teacher or administrator.
4. Must establish and maintain a positive working relationship with ESD and district personnel.

Educational Skills: 

Language & Communication:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students

Workplace Expectations: 

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. 
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting. 
• Have regular and punctual attendance. 
• Confer regularly with other ESD staff, ESD Districts, and immediate supervisor. 
• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority. 
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron. 
• Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities. Displays courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.

Physical Requirements:

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:
2. Stand/Walk {  }None {  }1-4 hrs {x}4-6 hrs {  }6-8 hrs
3. Sit {  }None {  }1-3 hrs {  }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs
4. Drive {  }None {x}1-3 hrs {  }3-5 hrs {  }5-8 hrs

1. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

{x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling {  } Fine Manipulation

1. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

{  }Yes {x}No

1. Employee may need to:

1. Bend {  }Frequently {x}Occasionally {  }Not at all
2. Squat {  }Frequently {x}Occasionally {  }Not at all
3. Climb Stairs {  }Frequently {x}Occasionally {  }Not at all
4. Lift {  }Frequently {x}Occasionally {  }Not at all

1. Lifting:

{  } Sedentary Work:  Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{x} Light Work:  Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{  } Medium Work:  Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{  } Medium Heavy Work:  Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{  } Heavy Work:  Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.

Agreement

I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content.  I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for the knowledge of its contents.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.

I, ____________________________________ have read and received a copy of this job description.  I understand the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my personnel file.  

______________________________________ _______________________________________

Employee Signature Date

Salary : $19 - $24