JOB DESCRIPTION – SUBSTITUTE TEACHERTitle: Substitute TeacherReports To: Building Administrator, or designated department head or director.Job Goal: To assist students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their academic goal and to their development as mature and responsible citizens.Performance Responsibilities:1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in locations and at the times designated in accordance with regular classroom teacher prepared plans. 2. Assist all school personnel in the implementation of policies and rules and regulations of the district and school governing student life and conduct during the students’ time at school and school related activities. (This includes before and after school supervisory responsibilities.) 3. If necessary, prepare for assigned classes. 4. Make use of the appropriate media and instructional materials to meet the goal of the instructional program. 5. Continue with the maintenance of an instructional environment necessary for the health, safety and wellbeing of students. 6. Establish and maintain standards of behavior consistent with district and school policies or rules and implement these standards in a fair and just manner. 7. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 8. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district or school policies and regulations. 9. Follow the existing avenues of communication and decision making on school related issues as set by district or school policy and rules. Demonstrate an ability to control situations encountered in the performance of responsibilities exhibiting an appropriate respect for the dignity and worth of everyone. RESPONSIBILITIESAs a substitute (teaching and non-teaching), you are expected to do the following:1. Report to the school office before each day’s assignment for special instructions and/or a packet of information. Check in at the main office and let them know whom you are substituting for. If you are working more than a single day, please see the principal for further instructions. 2. Be at your assigned station at the start of the shift. Substitute teachers should be at the assigned teaching station 15 minutes before the start of class. 3. Become familiar with emergency exits, fire drill, lock-down and lock-out procedures. 4. Check with department heads, other grade level teachers, or the teacher in the adjoining classroom for assistance in locating materials, equipment, and special areas. 5. Exercise the same duties as the regular employee. For substitute teachers, please see the job description for a substitute teacher included in this packet. 6. Hold confidential any material or knowledge concerning the school (teachers, students, parents, and staff) that you gain while in a particular building. Do not make adverse comments regarding teachers, students or other schools. 7. Leave the workstation in good order. For substitute teachers, leave the windows closed, lights out, chalkboard cleaned, materials put away, door closed/locked, etc. 8. Notify the Superintendent’s Office when you are no longer available for substitute teaching.As a substitute teacher, you are also expected to do the following:1. Check the regular teacher’s mailbox in the office or teachers’ room for any materials that may apply to the day’s activities. 2. Locate the teacher’s plans, substitute folder, class record book, class lists, seating charts, and attendance documents. IMPORTANT: If there is not a teacher’s plan, use the contingency plan located in the substitute folder. 3. Establish yourself immediately at the beginning of each class. Let students know what you expect and what they can expect of you. Be consistent; emphasize the positive; maintain a clear, pleasant voice; be sympathetic and understanding. Send serious disciplinary cases to the school office. 4. Carry out the school’s opening activities: (1) taking attendance and carrying out the procedures of the school for reporting it; (2) collecting monies; (3) making announcements; (4) conducting the flag salute; and (5) other morning exercises. 5. Follow the regular lesson plan and support the overall program of the school (see Directed Lesson). 6. Maintain DIRECT CONTACT with the supervision of all students assigned in your charge to assure student safety and an optimum effective learning environment. 7. Send students who are ill to the nurse’s office. Do not make a personal judgment on a student’s health. Notify the principal or nurse immediately in case of an accident. 8. Release students only when they have been approved for release by the school office. 9. Prepare a note for the regular teacher of any unusual student behavior (positive and/or negative) and an account of class progress and assignments. 10. Return substitute packet/folder and evaluation form to the school office. REQUIREMENTS: Teacher Substitutes:Some college education or applicable experience. (Substitute teachers need not be certified).College students must be in their junior or senior year of college.Good communication skills WAGE: Certified Teachers - $100 per day Non Certified - $90 per day Equal Opportunity Statement:The Newmarket School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.