Substitute Teacher- Sand Springs Public Schools

Sand Springs Public Schools

Substitute Teaching Positions

(Certified and Non-Certified)

Job Description

(Certified or Non-Certified)

Are you passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives? Do you possess a flexible and adaptable spirit, ready to step in and ensure continuous learning? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Substitute Teacher!

Sand Springs Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to provide essential instructional support in the absence of our regular classroom teachers. As a Substitute Teacher, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, ensuring students continue to thrive academically and socially.

Applications will not be completed until references are submitted.

Applications for substitutes will not be processed until an applicant has submitted their background check and the district background check receipt

is returned. 

The district has the right to terminate any employee if the district's background check is deemed unacceptable.

District background checks will not be shared with other districts.

What You'll Do:

Inspire and Engage: Implement pre-planned lessons and activities with energy and creativity, fostering a stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere.
Facilitate Learning: Guide students through daily assignments, answer questions, and provide assistance to ensure comprehension and progress.
Maintain Continuity: Uphold classroom routines and school policies, contributing to a stable and predictable learning environment for students.
Manage with Care: Cultivate a respectful and inclusive classroom, employing positive behavior management techniques to encourage student cooperation and focus.
Collaborate and Communicate: Effectively communicate with school staff regarding student progress, classroom observations, and any pertinent information.
Be a Positive Role Model: Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to student success.

What We're Looking For:

A Love for Learning: A genuine interest in education and working with young people.
Adaptability & Flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classroom settings, subjects, and student needs.
Strong Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication with students, staff, and parents.
Excellent Classroom Management: The ability to foster a positive and productive learning environment through effective strategies.
Dependability & Punctuality: A strong commitment to arriving on time and fulfilling assignments.
Patience & Empathy: Understanding and responsiveness to the diverse needs and personalities of students.
Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of conduct and appearance.

Qualifications:

For Certified Candidates: Valid state teaching license/certification (please specify relevant subject areas if applicable).

For non-certified candidates, a high school diploma or GED is required. Some college coursework preferred. Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus.

Certified and Non-Certified Candidates:
Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting (paid for by the applicant).

Certified- Hourly Pay                    $100.00 daily

Non-Certified- Hourly Pay            $80.00 daily

Support Employee- Hourly Pay    $10.00 hourly (varies 7 to 7.5 hours daily, per position)

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Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful Impact: Make a direct difference in students' lives and contribute to their educational journey.
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing assignments that fit your availability.
• Supportive Environment: Become part of a welcoming school community that values your contributions.
• Variety and Growth: Experience different grade levels and subjects, broadening your skills and understanding of education.
• Competitive Daily Rate: (Optional: You can add "and opportunities for long-term assignments.")

If you're ready to embrace a rewarding opportunity that allows you to inspire young minds and support our schools, we encourage you to read on and apply today!

Qualifications

• Language, Math, and Reasoning
• Language Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Math Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• High school diploma or General Educational Degree (GED)
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Windows and/or Google Docs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Responsibilities

This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed.

• Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while the regular teacher is absent
• Review and implement the regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to the school administration
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times. 
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures.  Review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.  Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers (as needed)
• Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work (if applicable)
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records (if applicable)
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues (if applicable)
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others (if applicable)
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues (if applicable)
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures (if applicable)
• Perform other duties as directed by the school administration (if applicable)
• Other duties as assigned or as become evident

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Substitute Office

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms

WORK ENVIRONMENT -

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.