Long Term Substitute Teacher

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (preferred)

o Experience working with students (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assumes the

same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and

facilities. Performs any special duties the classroom teacher may have.

o Checks the class roll at the time and in the manner designated by the building principal. Records

names, dates of absences, and tardiness as instructed.

o Maintains the regular routine of the class and follows as closely as practical the lesson plan of

study. Works to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

o Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturing

and interest of the students.

o Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

o Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good

learning. Maintains a level of discipline in the classroom. Prevents students from leaving the

classroom unnecessarily.

o Notifies a neighboring teacher if assistance is needed from the principal’s office.

o Notifies the principal if a student needs medication (only authorized District employees may

administer medication).

o Notifies the school office, before leaving campus, of any serious problems experienced during the day.

o Leaves a summary of work covered in each class and other information pertinent to the teacher.

Provides documented information on any student(s) who failed to follow classroom rules of

conduct and/or failed to complete work assigned.

o Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and

conduct.

o Reports on time for any assigned duty. Works through the end of stated sub hours.

o Act as an interventionist or tutor if needed.

o Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Revised on 11/09/2017

o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management,

both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the

district.

o Ability to organize special programs for classroom

o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word

processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

o Ability to analyze data

o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving

skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

o Moderate travel is required.