Substitute School Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Summary: In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to implement the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher and to provide meaningful instruction to the students of the assigned classroom. To maintain a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management. To work effectively with the building administrator and other teachers to minimize any potential transition problems from the teacher to substitute and substitute to teacher.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of position responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:

• Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the district.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, ensuring fairness and respect.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal skills that enhance learning
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom
• Takes attendance in accordance with district procedures.
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and Concrete School District policies.
• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by principal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington preferred
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred
• Such other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate
• Minimum bachelors degree required with ability to obtain emergency teaching certification if not a certified teacher in Washington State

Special Requirements

• Completion of Washington State Patrol background check (employee responsible for cost).
• Please note in your cover letter the areas that you are interested in subbing. The district will review files throughout the year and set up interviews as needed. Substitutes will be required to attend a mandatory orientation which will include training on Harassment Prevention, HIV, Staff Handbook and other required paperwork. Substitutes will be assigned Safe Schools training that must be completed in order to be retained on the substitute list. Other Safe Schools trainings that were taken by other school districts can be used showing proof of completion to the human resources department.
• Fingerprints must be done through the District and cleared prior to subbing. If you have had your fingerprints taken within the last two years for another school district or for certification, and your records are in the OSPI database you will not be subject to this requirement.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices.
• Adhere to federal, state laws and district regulations, policies procedures and practices.
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abides by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintain regular punctual attendance.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and adapt to various circumstances.
• Strong listening, problem-solving, and classroom management skills.
• Effective communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a sedentary position with light work that involves sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception; handling and working with educational and psychological materials; and providing highly technical oral and written information and reports.

The job is performed with the majority of the spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day will be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.