DEFINITION: A substitute teacher is employed on an on-call day-to-day basis. Substitutes are expected to fulfill all functions of the substitute position in a satisfactory manner. SALARY: Substitute pay schedule: $120.00 per day for daily assignments; $60.00 for half-day assignments BASIC FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal, to function on call as needed as a substitute, on a day-to-day assignment, at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for continuous supervision of students in the classroom and shop• Take class attendance, and submit it to the Main Office • Follow lesson plans effectively. • Responsible for student academic and vocational growth and development in meeting student academic and vocational needs by providing appropriate and approved instruction. • Maintain cleanliness of the classroom environment. • Work cooperatively and collaborate with District staff, support personnel, to provide effective learning activities for students. • Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide. • Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable safe learning environment in and out of the classroom. • Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that supports the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student. • Follow all district handbook guidelines and site level regulations/procedures. OTHER FUNCTIONS: • Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms as assigned or directed. • May be asked to cover half-day or a full day assignment, as needed. • May be required to perform period supervision or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day. • Bi-lingual substitutes may be asked to translate as needed. KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO: • Read, write, and speak English fluently. • Follow, and present lessons effectively. • Maintain a climate conducive to student learning. • Maintain classroom discipline and apply classroom management strategies. • Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff.