Substitute

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

1/22/2020

Location:

District Office

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Position Purpose

• Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time. Their duties include taking attendance, explaining homework, and maintaining classroom cleanliness. Candidates need to be flexible in their availability.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
• Assign and explain homework.
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
• Take attendance and document daily notes.
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
• Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• TEACHER SUBSTITUTE: High School diploma or equivalent, a valid Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) Substitute Permit.
• PARAPROFESSIONAL, CUSTODIAN, FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE: High School diploma or equivalent for substitute.
• BUS DRIVER SUBSTITUTE: CDL Class B License with Passenger and School endorsements, pass pre-employment drug screen, DOT Physical. The District will provide training, if needed, as well as reimburse the cost of successful licensing.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt