What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Polk County Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Substitute Teacher
Position Code:
Department: Polk County School District
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary:
To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs regular teacher’s class plan while the teacher is absent, including but not limited to the following:
Department: Polk County School District
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary:
To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs regular teacher’s class plan while the teacher is absent, including but not limited to the following:
- Reports to the principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
- Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
- Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent • Assumes other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and other activities
- Consults, as appropriate, with the principal or department or grade level head, before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plans
- Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent
- Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans
- Follows all district and individual school policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching dictates • Any other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment: Certified Teacher Substitutes receive $103 per day. Non-certified Substitutes receive $80 per day
Evaluation:
Complaints from Principals regarding performance of a Substitute will be reported to the Personnel office and may result in removal from the Substitute list
Environmental Factors:
Requires extended periods of standing and sitting. Ability to lift up to 50lbs if required by the position.
Salary : $80 - $103
