Substitute Teachers

Under the general supervision of the building principal, the substitute teacher will address educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, staff and administration regarding the daily progress, expectations and goals.     

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Executes lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include bus arrival/dismissal, lunch and/or recess, school related activities or field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills/situations.
• Works with individuals or a group of students in the daily routine of the classroom under the regular classroom teacher's direction. This may include assisting the teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s); assisting students with daily work, and assessments; assisting students with technology (audio-visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment); and maintaining records for individual students.
• Keeps teachers/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor may vary from time to time.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well with others.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Contributes to creating a positive working environment.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff. 
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day.
• Works independently and with confidence.
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.

  Qualifications Profile

• Substitute Authorization, Substitute License, or Teaching License
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.