Substitute Teacher

DESCRIPTION: Instructs and leads student learning in the absence of a regular teacher and in accordance with the goals, directives and curriculum of the Cambridge City School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information in accordance with District policy and law.
Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students.
Maintains a positive learning environment and ensures classroom procedures that foster a safe and respectful climate for all students and staff.
Ensures that learning is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Ensures the adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and secure District facilities.
Follows, participates and leads students in all safety and evacuation drills and events.
Reports to main office upon arrival at school and secures substitute identification, credentials and keys; checks mailbox of absent teacher in an effort to know of any issues of immediate import or attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures from the front office personnel, if necessary.
Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
Consults with persons in appropriate position including peer teachers to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures, lesson objectives, daily schedule, materials and equipment location, usage and daily duties.
Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate and organizes and groups of students for effective instruction.
Attends to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e. lunch duty, recess duty, study hall duty, etc.).
Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel, and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner.
Collects and places students' work, assignments in storage according to regular teacher's directions.
Follows all dismissal procedures, ensures that all instructional materials and classroom equipment are in orderly condition, and prepares a daily substitute report concerning progress and noteworthy issues for the regular classroom teacher before leaving the building.
Returns substitute identification, credentials and keys to the main office.
Performs other assigned and related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver's license or ability to present appropriate identification upon request.
Valid Ohio Teaching License or Substitute Teaching license with The State of Ohio.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

In performing duties & functions of the job, individual will be required to stand, walk, sit, squat/stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach and lift items of varying weights and up to 40 pounds.
Ability to communicate (vision, hearing and speech) is required.
Ability to travel to assigned work locations without employer support.
Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
Instruction and the provision of required supports to students with special needs may be necessary.
Must be able to express ideas, interpret situations, and problem solve.
Must be able to interact positively and effectively with individuals with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to use various forms of classroom equipment and technology, computer applications, and related peripherals.

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