What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Lone Tree Community School District?
Lone Tree School has a tremendously supportive community and staff and believes in Every Student, Every Day. Staff and student schedules allow time for both staff and students to get to know each other. Staff collaboration is a priority in order to ensure student needs are being met each day. Staff to student ratio is small, allowing for more individualized attention each day.
The Lone Tree Community School District is located along the Hwy 218 corridor with access to Iowa City in approximately 15 minutes. Lone Tree has a small-town feel with ready access to the amenities of Iowa City, Kirkwood Community College, and the University of Iowa. Lone Tree Community School District is proud to serve over 400 students.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in assigned area(s); plan and develop an engaging, standards-based course study, adhering to the educational best practices and state and school district curriculum.
- Instruct students by designing and delivering research based instructional strategies using a variety of teaching techniques to ensure a productive learning environment for all students.
- Select and requisition books and instructional aids/materials as needed.
- Communicate and maintain clear standards of student behavior to provide a safe and productive learning environment.
- Assess students' academic growth and maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records, including updating the online gradebook in a timely manner.
- Communicate academic and behavioral progress and concerts with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
- Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities such as in the hallways, assemblies, field trips, in the lunchroom, etc. as assigned.
- Administer standardized tests in accordance with the district and state laws and policies.
- Implement IEP and 504 Plans with fidelity to meet the needs of students.
- Discuss academic difficulties with students, parents, and appropriate staff members as they arise.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
Reports to: Building Principal