Long-Term Substitute - 2nd Grade Teacher

Dates Needed:   April - May 22, 2026

REPORTS TO:                         

   Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:            Assist children with the development of the skills and knowledge that lead to competence and maturity.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess student achievement continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction.  Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests according to district policies and procedures.
• Establish a safe and comfortable environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the courses of study and implement them in the classroom, using a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans, as required by the Principal that demonstrate knowledge of the courses of study and contain sound teaching and assessment methods.
• Provide instruction that is appropriate for all students.
• Schedule instructional time according to district and building guidelines.
• Make effective use of resources and materials and care for them in a responsible manner.
• Provide opportunities for students to share their achievements and display their products; for example, book publishing, fairs, bulletin board displays, contests and productions.
• Keep accurate and detailed records, according to district and building rules.  Record keeping requirements may vary with teaching assignments.
• Prepare adequately for substitute teachers.
• Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties; for example, cafeteria, recess, bus, hallway, field trips, emergency drills.
• Attend all staff meetings, unless excused.
• Serve on committees and participate in school activities in a professionally responsible manner.
• Report to parents, in writing and at conferences, at regular intervals established by the district and/or building.  The number and nature of reports may vary with the teaching assignment.
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis, in a positive manner.
• Work cooperatively with peers, administrators and support staff.
• Make appropriate referrals of students for supplemental help; attend planning meetings as assigned, and implement individual plans.
• Communicate with agencies, authorities and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other district procedures.
• Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the teaching assignment; for example, applying for a field trip.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned.  Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, the Superintendent or his/her designees.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the appropriate academic areas and a variety of instructional designs and methods
• Ability to work effectively with other adults in many different situations, including teams of teachers and conferences with parents.
• Knowledge of child development and age appropriate activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective active listening skills.
• Well developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days.
• Some interaction with unruly children.
• Potential interaction with angry or distraught adults.
• Must be available for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to a maximum of 25 lbs.