***POSITION IS BY INVITE ONLY***

Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Assistant

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The substitute is a temporary educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment while the regular classroom teacher is absent. The substitute must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students following the regular teacher’s lesson plans, lesson plans developed by the school grade-level PLC or lesson plans they develop in consultation with the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides meaningful instruction to students.
• Reviews and implements regular classroom routines, procedures, lesson plans and instructional strategies.
• Participates in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, student intervention teams and other committees normally assigned to the regular classroom teacher.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Takes reasonable measures to protect students, facilities and materials.
• Communicates clearly and effectively to students, families and school personnel.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses or any breach of the district’s Code of Student Conduct to the school administration as soon as possible.
• Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• • Understanding of lesson plan development and implementation.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement classroom management strategies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within the school and with families of students.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to value diversity.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft and other instructional software.

• Skilled in written and verbal communications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Either of the following:
• • High School Diploma, Must be 21 Years of Age and experience working with children.
  • • Must complete the entire district implemented training course.
  • Associate’s Degree Outside of Education and experience working with children.
  • • Must complete the entire district implemented training course.
      
  • Associate’s Degree in Education and experience working with children.
  • • Must complete part of the district implemented training course.
• Desirable:
• • Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a NC Teaching License (active or expired) and at least two years working in an educational environment supporting children.
  • • No district training course needed.

SUBSTITUTE PAY SCALE:

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS: