Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Position Purpose

Substitute Teachers replace regular teachers or other school district staff when they are absent.

Essential Functions

• Follow all district policies, rules, and procedures to which staff are subject.
• When covering a classroom in a teaching position, follow the lesson plans outlined and described by the regular teacher.
• Deal justly and impartially with all pupils regardless of their physical, mental, emotional, economic, social, racial, or religious characteristics, sex, or disability condition/s. Maintain confidentiality of student information as established by Board policy. Recognize the fact that there are differences among pupils and seek to meet individual needs.  Strive to help pupils develop their special talents as these talents become apparent.
• Secure and maintain order and discipline in the classroom to promote a suitable atmosphere for learning. Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class, in halls, during lunch/recess periods, and during fire/disaster drills. Be familiar with copies of Emergency Drills posted in each room.
• Assist in the office or with food service as needed.
• Possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.

Additional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.  This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Duties performed typically in district settings include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas, and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects, including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Current Substitute Teacher Certification from DESE required.
• Ability to work under a team concept.
• Good communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and administrators.

Other Information 

• Reports to: Building Administrator
• Work Schedule: when scheduled and school is in session