Substitute Teacher

POSITION: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

EXEMPT STATUS:

NUMBER OF DAYS:

PAY GRADE: As per substitute salary schedule

DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

SUPERVISES:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

Position Function/Purpose

TEACHER:
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the substitute upholds/provides appropriate learning activities, experiences and classroom management for students to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct and maintain emotional control under stress. Knowledge of subject areas assigned, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction as well as good knowledge of child growth and development. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies as required.

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. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

• telephone
• Computer and printer
• Calculator
• Copy Machine

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.