Kindergarten Long-Term Sub

Position Title:  Long Term Substitute TeacherDaily Rate: $140 - After 10 consecutive days in the same assignment, daily rate goes to a per diem rate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the following (or equivalent qualifications)

• Valid State of Iowa Teacher Certification with proper endorsement
  • Licensed to teach kindergarten

POSITION PURPOSE

A substitute teacher assists students in the learning process so they will master subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.  Lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological growth, and maturation.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain strict confidentiality and abide by professional ethics.
• Perform all duties expected of a teacher in a courteous and professional manner, being prompt and timely in completion of duties, attending to details accurately and efficiently.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the time designed.  Make maximum use of instructional time.
• Teach the adopted curriculum in an effective manner, making accommodations as necessary for individual differences, and uses up-to-date teaching methodology.
• Provide a classroom environment that reflects the racial and cultural diversity of today and allows students to grow to their fullest.  Allow students to understand that roles are open to all members of today's society.
• Display a caring attitude toward and has high expectations for all students regardless of race, sex, disability, or national origin.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior necessary to provide a productive learning environment.
• Create and maintain an environment for effective instruction.
• Establish high expectations that enable students to achieve at a level of excellence.  
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve academic, social, physical, and emotional problems.
• Work cooperatively with others in the school community.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational laws, including Board Policy, Administrative Regulations, and handbooks as developed by the district.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

FOR LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS

• All of the above performance accountabilities along with the following:
  • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized, small group, and large group instruction, consistent with district expectations, taking into account standards and benchmarks.
  • Provide opportunities for appropriate enrichment for students.
  • Evaluate students' academic, social, emotional, and physical growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
  • Communicate formally and informally with parents through conferences, report cards, email, and phone calls.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent human relation skills.  Has necessary verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proven skills such as planning, organizing, and coordinating.  Ability to relate positively with students, staff, parents, and the community.  Ability to effectively monitor, evaluate, and develop students.  

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL EFFORT

Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort.  Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching.  Occasional climbing.  High degree of concentration requiring continuous and often intense mental and visual attention.  Numerous irregularities, complicated and complex tasks are involved.  Mobility required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment, may include playground supervision and working with students in other settings.  Occasionally exposed to dust, noise, odors, and other irritants.  Stress associated with work pace and pressure.  Work involves regular hours and days as set forth by the Board-approved calendar.  

Salary : $140