What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
Job Title: NMAMA Substitute Teacher – Middle and High School
Reports To: Executive Director/Principal or Designee
Position Type: Per Diem / On-Call / Classified or Certified (depending on qualifications and
district policy)
Job Summary:
The NMAMA Substitute Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction, managing the
classroom, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular
teacher. This role ensures continuity of learning for middle and high school students by following
lesson plans and school policies while fostering respectful and productive classroom behavior.
Key Responsibilities:
? Follow lesson plans left by the classroom teacher to provide meaningful instruction or
develop own plans based on substitute teaching assignment
? Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment
? Take attendance and report absences according to school procedures
? Manage student behavior and enforce school rules and expectations
? Provide individual or small-group support as needed
? Leave detailed notes for the returning teacher, including any incidents or changes to the
plan
? Supervise students in various settings such as classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, or
assemblies
? Adapt to different subjects, grade levels, and classroom environments as needed
? Attend a minimum of 3 out of school functions, one of which must be graduation
? Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Principal
Qualifications:
? High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
? Valid substitute teaching permit or teaching license (as required by the state/district)
? Experience working with middle or high school students preferred
? Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
? Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism
? Ability to follow written plans and work independently