Substitute Teacher MGSD

Job Title:  Substitute Teacher

Qualifications and Requirements:  High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to:  School Administration (Principal and Assistant Principals) and District Administration

General Purpose of Position:

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, a substitute will help students learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms. Hours and days are as needed and will vary. Mooresville Graded Schools does not guarantee a minimum or maximum number of work days or hours for substitutes.

Responsibilities, Duties, & Expectations:  

• Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Collaborates with Instructional Assistants, Co-Teachers, Colleagues, and other Support Personnel in the instructional planning and delivery process to ensure student success.
• Uses effective, efficient, and ethically appropriate oral and written expression when instructing students and communicating with all stakeholders.
• Develops and follows through, in accordance with district and school guidelines, reasonable rules, procedures, and expectations as a “classroom management system” for students to learn and practice appropriate classroom behavior.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, school equipment, materials, and facilities from hurt, harm, and danger.
• Shares in the responsibility of supervising students in all areas of the school facility on a daily basis and arranges for adult supervision of students when unexpected circumstances require a brief absence from classroom assignment.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and positive relationships with colleagues.
• Works in partnership with school personnel and parents to strengthen the educational program for all children.
• Communicates positively in public to all stakeholders about school and district educational programming.
• Maintains appropriate and ethical work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and abiding by the rules of the organization as public role models for students and the community.
• Keeps all student records and information confidential in accordance with accepted professional ethics along with state and federal laws.
• Upholds and enforces school board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations at all times in all situations.

Evaluation and Measurement of Performance:  All Substitute Teachers are evaluated informally and formally using classroom walkthrough tools, along with formal and informal observations by School Administration and Central Services Administration.

Terms of Employment:  Daily - Substitute Rate of Pay

Substitute Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute with our district. To ensure a smooth and efficient hiring experience, we follow a structured process that aligns with the academic calendar.

Application Review
May – September:  Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis.

October – April:     Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.

Interviews
May – September: Candidate interviews are conducted twice per month.

October – April:     Candidate interviews are conducted once per month.

Training
May – September: New substitute training sessions are offered twice per month.

October – April:     New substitute training sessions are offered once per month.

*This schedule allows us to meet the increased demand for substitutes at the beginning of the school year while continuing to provide opportunities for candidates year-round. Please note that applicants must successfully complete all three steps—application review, interview, and training— as well as the MGSD pre-hiring process before being approved to serve as a substitute.