SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER JobID: 158

Position Type

Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted

3/1/2018

Location

District Wide

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Description: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Pay Rate: $140 per day (effective February 2025)

Job Summary: Substitute Teaching Needed in All Teaching Areas

Qualifications: Current License, Ability to Pass FBI/BCI, Experience Working with Students and/or Children

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Implements the absent teacher's prepared lesson plans. NOTE: Scope and duration of duties may be modified to address variable staffing needs. Substitute teachers may be required to perform ancillary duties assigned to the absent employee.

Minimum · Complies with state department of education substitute teacher requirements.

Qualifications: · Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.

• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.
  
  

Essential 1. Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign in/out procedures.

Functions: Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules.

• Consults with the assigned supervisor to receive support and address concerns.
• Takes responsibility for learning all emergency procedures (e.g., evacuations, lock downs, adverse weather, power failures, etc.). Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
• Teaches assigned students and subject matters.
• Follows written lesson plans and performs all of the absent teacher's assigned duties.
• Protects the privacy of student information.
• Collaborates with staff to implement student 504, IEP and health care plans.
• Supports the placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Proctors state and district testing activities. Upholds mandated security procedures.
• Prepares a written summary of work completed as directed. Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
  
  

Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety

Conditions: regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following situations:

• Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
  
  

The Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.

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