What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Substitute Teacher position at Iowa City Community School District?
Substitute Teacher: 8 hours per day
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, Substitute License or Substitute Authorization
- Ability to be available to substitute on a regular basis with little, to no advanced notice
- Regular access to phone or internet
- Strong communication Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and/or Substitute ServicesSUPERVISES:
N/AJOB GOAL(S):
To motivate each student to acquire the knowledge, skills and principles of the day’s lesson. To assist in achieving no loss in student instruction time in an effort to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide coverage for classroom teachers in various grade levels and subjects throughout the building.
- Teach the content and skills in the daily lesson plans to pupils.
- Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment.
- Communicate with classroom teachers regarding student behavior and general activity.
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as directed by lesson plans and building supervisors.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other staff members in helping students solve learning, attitude and health problems.
- Establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate those objectives to the students.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service activities as directed by building supervisors.
- Maintain professional competence through professional growth.
- Maintain accurate, complete records of student attendance and progress as needed.
- Keeps appropriate records of the day’s events for the classroom teachers. Assume additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by building supervisors
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Building Substitute positions are considered classified employees of the Iowa City Community School District.
Work day consists of eight hours each day in assigned building (or in other buildings on an as needed basis) in various assignments/buildings throughout the district.
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 177 days (full school year, follow student calendar plus 2 additional days) - Paid hourly
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated periodically by Substitute Services/Human Resources.
Salary : $26