Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher

Position: Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license:  4-9 Mathematics & Science teaching license required
• Meet the applicable requirements of a “highly qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the appropriate timelines
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential functions are listed below, however they are not limited to those listed:

• Implore proper safety procedures of all students
• Teach, assess, and intervene using evidence-based instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and maintain a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans (providing complete lesson plans for substitute) and maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and communicate effectively through the use of interim reports and report cards
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular and varied assessments
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure for the classroom, and maintain order in the classroom
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with staff, students and parents
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by negotiated agreement
• Observe the Ohio Educator Standards
• Conduct school business through proper channels
• Comply with all board policies and administrative guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or building Principal
• Notify parents and administration if student is not meeting classroom goals in a timely manner
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Identify student needs, and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Attend educational field trips
• Adhere to OTES/OTES 2.0 rubric for evaluation

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with public in official capacity when required
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Supervise student teachers
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Assist in the determination of appropriate curriculum, materials, supplies, and texts in cooperation with the Curriculum Director, Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Serve on curriculum committees when requested
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Delegate work when appropriate and supervise same
• Discipline students when necessary
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal or designee

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.