What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher- APPLICANT POOL position at Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES*
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Elementary and secondary level general curriculum;
- Practical learning patterns and behavior;
- Elementary concepts of child growth and adolescent behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with special learning needs;
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
- Reading and writing in English and phonics and basic reading principles;
- Operation of standard office equipment;
- Number concepts and general arithmetic to pre-algebra level;
- Record-keeping techniques;
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with students with special needs and motivate them to participate in learning activities;
- Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions;
- Recognize hazards to safety;
- Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education and related to the program to which assigned;
- Perform routine clerical work;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Supervise students in classrooms, on field trips, and out-of-doors;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and the Associated Tasks listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and Associated Tasks which may be required of positions in this class. Manhattan Beach Unified School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Vision; (which may be corrected)
Read normal print
Walk over uneven terrain and use peripheral vision
To perform tasks such as to;
Read curriculum and grade student work
Supervise students on playground
Hearing; (which may be corrected)
Hear sounds which warn of potential danger
Understand speech in classroom setting
To perform tasks such as to ; supervise students and respond to emergencies
Instruct groups, respond to questions, listen and reinforce teacher lessons
Speech;
Speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood in face-to-face public contact
Speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood in classroom
Speak for prolonged periods
To perform tasks such as to;
Communicate with teachers and students
Instruct groups of students
Instruct and supervise students
Upper Body Mobility;
Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects, manipulate fingers, twist and bend hands at wrist and elbow, extend arms to reach outward and upward, use hand and arms to lift objects
Turn, raise and lower head, twist and bend at torso
To perform tasks such as to;
Operate AV equipment, instruct students to use chalk, pencil, pen, to tie shoes, and assist with clothing
Supervise students and grade papers
Lower Body Mobility;
Walk on even surfaces
Climb stairs
Bend at waist and stoop
Sit for prolonged periods of 50 minutes
Step over objects
To perform tasks such as to;
Supervise students in classroom
Follow disaster plan
Operate office/AV equipment,
Provide physical assistance to students, and follow disaster plan
Instruct and supervise students
Work in classroom setting
Strength
To lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 50 pounds on an occasional basis
To perform tasks such as to;
Assist, restrain, and assist in lifting students
Stamina;
Run quickly for brief spurts
Walk prolonged distance
To perform tasks such as to;
Prevent student injury
Supervise students outdoors
Environmental Requirements;
Constant work interruptions
Work around dirt/dust
Work independently
Work cooperatively with others
Work inside
To perform tasks such as to;
Instruct and supervise students
Supervise students outdoors
Instruct groups of students in absence of teacher
Coordinate activities with teachers and staff
Perform all classroom duties
Mental Requirement;
Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply moderately complex information
Math skills at an 8th grade level
Copying
Analyzing
Coordinating
Judgment and process information quickly and make quick decisions
Learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards
Place information in order of importance
Listen
Demonstrate
Give verbal instruction
To perform tasks such as to;
Read and understand curriculum
Correct and grade papers
Document information
Develop and evaluate strategies with teachers
Implement strategies
Work safely and effectively with students
Instruct and supervise students
Respond to difficult or emergency situations
Understand questions and concerns of special students
Reinforce teacher lessons
Instruct and supervise students
Other conditions of Continued Employment:
•Speak at a conversational level and demonstrate fluency and literacy in English
•Participate in employer-mandated training and re-training programs
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Elementary and secondary level general curriculum;
- Practical learning patterns and behavior;
- Elementary concepts of child growth and adolescent behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with special learning needs;
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
- Reading and writing in English and phonics and basic reading principles;
- Operation of standard office equipment;
- Number concepts and general arithmetic to pre-algebra level;
- Record-keeping techniques;
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with students with special needs and motivate them to participate in learning activities;
- Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions;
- Recognize hazards to safety;
- Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education and related to the program to which assigned;
- Perform routine clerical work;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Supervise students in classrooms, on field trips, and out-of-doors;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and the Associated Tasks listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment and Associated Tasks which may be required of positions in this class. Manhattan Beach Unified School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Vision; (which may be corrected)
Read normal print
Walk over uneven terrain and use peripheral vision
To perform tasks such as to;
Read curriculum and grade student work
Supervise students on playground
Hearing; (which may be corrected)
Hear sounds which warn of potential danger
Understand speech in classroom setting
To perform tasks such as to ; supervise students and respond to emergencies
Instruct groups, respond to questions, listen and reinforce teacher lessons
Speech;
Speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood in face-to-face public contact
Speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood in classroom
Speak for prolonged periods
To perform tasks such as to;
Communicate with teachers and students
Instruct groups of students
Instruct and supervise students
Upper Body Mobility;
Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects, manipulate fingers, twist and bend hands at wrist and elbow, extend arms to reach outward and upward, use hand and arms to lift objects
Turn, raise and lower head, twist and bend at torso
To perform tasks such as to;
Operate AV equipment, instruct students to use chalk, pencil, pen, to tie shoes, and assist with clothing
Supervise students and grade papers
Lower Body Mobility;
Walk on even surfaces
Climb stairs
Bend at waist and stoop
Sit for prolonged periods of 50 minutes
Step over objects
To perform tasks such as to;
Supervise students in classroom
Follow disaster plan
Operate office/AV equipment,
Provide physical assistance to students, and follow disaster plan
Instruct and supervise students
Work in classroom setting
Strength
To lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 50 pounds on an occasional basis
To perform tasks such as to;
Assist, restrain, and assist in lifting students
Stamina;
Run quickly for brief spurts
Walk prolonged distance
To perform tasks such as to;
Prevent student injury
Supervise students outdoors
Environmental Requirements;
Constant work interruptions
Work around dirt/dust
Work independently
Work cooperatively with others
Work inside
To perform tasks such as to;
Instruct and supervise students
Supervise students outdoors
Instruct groups of students in absence of teacher
Coordinate activities with teachers and staff
Perform all classroom duties
Mental Requirement;
Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply moderately complex information
Math skills at an 8th grade level
Copying
Analyzing
Coordinating
Judgment and process information quickly and make quick decisions
Learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards
Place information in order of importance
Listen
Demonstrate
Give verbal instruction
To perform tasks such as to;
Read and understand curriculum
Correct and grade papers
Document information
Develop and evaluate strategies with teachers
Implement strategies
Work safely and effectively with students
Instruct and supervise students
Respond to difficult or emergency situations
Understand questions and concerns of special students
Reinforce teacher lessons
Instruct and supervise students
Other conditions of Continued Employment:
•Speak at a conversational level and demonstrate fluency and literacy in English
•Participate in employer-mandated training and re-training programs