What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Fair: Substitute Teacher position at Des Moines Public School District?
TITLE: Substitute Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Office of Talent and Personnel
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
POSITION INVENTORY: Temporary Employee
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION: Implements Board Policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
- Directs and supervises learning activities.
- Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
- Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the students and staff.
- Keeps accurate records of attendance, absences.
- Utilizes a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
- Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
- Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the students.
- Supervises playground, cafeteria, and halls on a scheduled basis.
- Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation.
- Remains current with developments and contemporary interpretations of subject matter and teaching methodology consistent with the professional assignment.
- Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
- Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
- Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa Teaching License
- Substitute Authorization Certificate
Desired:
- Previous teaching experience
- Human relations skills
- Ability to work under stress
- Visual acuity in supervisory roles, auditory acuity in teaching functions.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
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PHYSICAL DEMAND: |
FREQUENCY: |
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Standing |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Walking |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Sitting |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Bending/Stooping |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Climbing/Stairs |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Driving |
Never 0% |
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Lifting (10 lbs.) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Carrying (20 feet) |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Manual Dexterity Tasks |
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Telephone |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Computer |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Other |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Working Conditions |
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Inside |
Frequent 33% - 66% |
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Outside |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
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Extremes of Temperature/Humidity |
Occasional 1% - 32% |
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation
Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 6/28/2022
Salary : $150