Substitute Teacher

Purpose

To facilitate an encouraging learning environment for all students in the absence of their regular teacher. To follow provided lesson plans and facilitate positive interactions with students and staff members in accordance with the PLISD handbook.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Required

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics in accordance to instructions provided
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teachers provisions
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Assist in administrative records and prepare required reports

Student Management

• Supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom
• Make teacher aware of events of the day including student behavior and participation

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Provide regular availability updates

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Non Discrimination Statement
The Prairie Lea Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.