Intermediate School Every Day Building Substitute Teacher

TITLE: Every Day Building Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principals

JOB GOALS:
• To support the teaching and learning needs of the building as assigned by the
building principal
• To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and
personal growth
• To establish effective rapport with the students
• To motivate pupils to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide a good
foundational education
• To motivate pupils to apply understanding and skills in accordance with each pupil’s
ability
• To establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate
2. 3.0 or higher QPA
3. Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
5. Computer literacy

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to pupils in a classroom, using the approved
course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and
administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Follows and utilizes the teacher-directed lesson plans and instructional materials in order to
provide individualized and small group instruction so as to meet the needs of each pupil.
4. Implements lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time
for instruction.
5. Utilizes designated instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional
practices for students.
6. Provides written or electronic communication to the absent teacher to describe what
material, assignments, assessments, and/or tasks were covered.
7. Communicates any concerning student behaviors and/or communications to building
administration.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional,
safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
9. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares

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progress reports, as necessary.
10. Communicates with parents to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school
program, as necessary.
11. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing
and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
12. Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district
and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction, as assigned.
13. Maintains professional competences through self-selected professional growth activities.
14. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
15. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing
procedures, as assigned.
16. Demonstrates computer literacy by providing all correspondence and written
documentation using the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, online learning management
systems, communication tools, and student collaboration tools.
17. Demonstrates computer literacy in using the administrative software program effectively to
maintain and retrieve student information and attendance data and to maintain student
grades and performance assessments in an electronic grade book.
18. Utilizes available technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for
students.
19. Flexibly fulfills the daily instructional assignments and responsibilities as determined by the
principal or designee.
20. Other duties as assigned by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette Township
Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association.

EDUCATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal and communicated to the
superintendent for review.