Substitute Teacher

TARGET RANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching or working directly with children or adolescents

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:

Implement existing instructional plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction.
• Follow lesson plans that are provided.
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans.
• Address the various learning styles of students accordingly and provide accommodations.
• Model correct use of spoken and written English language
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and the classroom environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Provide accommodations to students with provided accommodation plans
• Remain in classroom and monitor students at all times
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to school personnel immediately
• Supervise students in out-of-class settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom, schoolyard)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and school property
• For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display a positive attitude towards work
• Display a positive attitude towards students, staff and associates
• Display a dependability, responsibility, and reliability
• Accept changes and assignments positively
• Demonstrate knowledge of job requirements
• Respect supplies and equipment
• Display neatness, maintaining proper appearance and dress
• Be punctual and meets time schedules and work assignments
• Be an integral part of the Target Range School team
• Be performance oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This type of work involves walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time as required by situations of job position. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information, the manual dexterity to move related equipment, and the skills necessary to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Substitute employees are employed on an as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis.

There are no benefits associated with substitute employment.

Revision history: 09/21/2023

Salary : $15