Substitute Teacher

Chandler Unified School District Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

PAY RATE: $170/full day; $85/half day

Job Goal

The substitute classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Arizona Department of Education issued Substitute PreK-12, or ADE issued Standard Teaching Certificate
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance card
  
  

Core Job Functions

• Serve to continue learning while classroom teacher is absent that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum
• Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
• Monitor and assess student progress to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their classroom teacher
• Communicate aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Implement reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Provide each student with the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills
• Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures
• Communicate concerns and ideas through appropriate channels in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor, and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other professional assignments
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce material and skills
• Use effective basic strategies for management of behavior
• Have a basic Knowledge of computers, software and applications
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site
• Perform all related duties as directed in a safe and prudent manner
  
  

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  
  

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.