Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Position

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:  Principal

APPOINTMENT: Substitute teachers shall be appointed for a one school year period with reappointment by the Superintendent, subject to a high level of performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The Emergency Substitute Certification is a one-year certificate, requires a minimum of 64 semester hours of college coursework completed in any content from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.5. However, GPA requirements do not pertain to applicants holding a bachelor's degree or higher. 
2. Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
3. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description.

JOB GOAL: To enable each student to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
6. Shall react positively to directives.
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
11. Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shall report to the building principal (school secretary) upon arrival at the school building.
2. Shall review with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
3. Shall maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which you are assigned.
4. Shall teach the lesson as prepared by the regular teacher.
5. Shall consult with the building principal or assistant principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the regular teacher.
6. Shall assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch and recess periods.
7. Shall report in writing, on the form provided by the principal, on the day's activities at the end of each teaching day.
8. Shall follow all rules, policies and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
9. All classified employees assigned to classroom instructors shall be under the direction and supervision by the certified employee in charge in that classroom.
10. Shall perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Principal.

DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT: as needed

SALARY: Commensurate with the school district's Substitute Teacher's Salary Schedule.